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Porn in the Pews - International Pentecostal Holiness Church

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Chapter 1: So You Want to Open<br />

<strong>the</strong> Can of Worms?<br />

<strong>Porn</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> church. You’ve read <strong>the</strong> stats. You know <strong>the</strong><br />

problem is big. Your gut tells you that men, women, and<br />

even kids <strong>in</strong> your own church are struggl<strong>in</strong>g with this issue.<br />

How can you “open <strong>the</strong> can of worms” for your church?<br />

More importantly, how do you deal with <strong>the</strong> worms once<br />

<strong>the</strong>y’re out?<br />

In this chapter we will explore four key strategies for address<strong>in</strong>g<br />

pornography concerns <strong>in</strong> your congregation:<br />

1. plann<strong>in</strong>g events that woo people out of hid<strong>in</strong>g;<br />

2. us<strong>in</strong>g personal stories to encourage an<br />

environment of confession;<br />

3. preach<strong>in</strong>g about pornography; and<br />

4. equipp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> members of your church for service.<br />

<strong>Porn</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Pews</strong> • © 2010 CovenantEyes<br />

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