And the danger would be Protestant evangelicalism’s embrace of a core doctrine of the EC, which it in turn borrowed from apostate Roman Catholicism, corrupt Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism (CSM) ala Living Spiritual Teacher and Quaker mystic Richard Foster—and his spiritual twin Dallas Willard—key mentors of the Emerging Church to spread spurious Spiritual Formation (SF). A good example of how deeply this CSM aka SF has spread is the foolishness taught by Kyle Strobel as shown in The Difference Between Spiritual Formation And Sanctification.
Kyle Strobel, who tells us that he grew up at Willow Creek Community Church, is the son of well-known Christian apologist Lee Strobel. He informed a friend that, “I am finishing my Ph.D in systematic theology on Jonathan Edwards, and founded a spiritual formation ministry“; and further, Strobel claims his ministry is consistent with Puritan spirituality. After examining Metamorpha with all of its “information on spiritual disciplines, prayer exercises, books, spiritual direction and retreats,” it’s clear Kyle Strobel has much more in common with CSM guru-ess Ruth Haley Barton than Jonathan Edwards.
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Kyle Strobel got three master's degrees, one at least is from Talbot School of Theology, a very liberal school. Its no wonder he's into Contemplative Spirituality--he was in a school that teaches this junk. Clearly he didn't learn what Edwards thought----or more importantly what GOD thinks of such garbage.
Lee Strobel, author of "The Case For Christ" and considered an apologist. He joined Saddleback Community Church (Ricky Warren's pad) in 2000-2002 after being a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community church in the late 1980's- 2000. He quite WCC in 2002 to "focus on writing" (but he was writing the whole time he was at two different churches) and there's no indication if he's at a church.
**UPDATE 4/9/17 **
Lee Strobel is a teaching pastor at Woodland Church in Texas: "Lee is currently a teaching pastor at Woodlands Church in Texas where he speaks multiple times each year. He recently joined the faculty at Houston Baptist University as a Professor of Christian Thought."
"Kerry Shook, pastor of Woodlands Church, one of the nation's fastest-growing evangelical congregations, says Strobel offers a unique perspective on Christian apologetics. "His evangelism has reignited our whole team," he says. "Our church just loves him." Strobel's path to grace was harrowing, he says." - Houston Chronicle
This is a classic case of the cult of personality.
Woodland Church's "About" page:
ABOUT KERRY AND CHRIS
Kerry and Chris Shook founded Woodlands Church in 1993. Originally called Fellowship of the Woodlands, the Shook’s started with a vision to reach the families of their community with uplifting music, a friendly atmosphere and a relevant message that can be applied to your life. Woodlands Church has grown to three locations with over 18,000 in weekly attendance.
THE WOODLANDS CHURCH EXPERIENCE
From the moment you walk through the doors of one of our campuses we want you to feel welcomed. We believe the church should be a safe and loving environment where people from all walks of life should feel at home. We want your students and children to enjoy coming to church as much as you do and have designed a safe and loving environment for you and your family to grow and experience Christ together.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our mission is to help people experience Christ rather than man’s creation of religion, so they can grow strong in Christ and take the Christ experience to the world. We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, that He loves you unconditionally and has a plan and a purpose for your life.
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