The size of the crowd rather than the depth of the heart determined success. If the crowd was large then surely God was blessing the ministry. Churches were built by demographic studies, professional strategists, marketing research, meeting “felt needs” and sermons consistent with these techniques. We were told that preaching was out, relevance was in. Doctrine didn’t matter nearly as much as innovation. If it wasn’t “cutting edge” and consumer friendly it was doomed. The mention of sin, salvation and sanctification were taboo and replaced by Starbucks, strategy and sensitivity.

Bob Burney

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains	Mexican	Vegetables, Relish, Mexican	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

15	oz	Black Beans; Canned, *
3/4	c	Tomato; Finely Chopped,1 med
1		Serrano Chile; **
1/2	c	Red Bell Pepper; Chopped
1/4	c	Red Onion; Finely Chopped
2	tb	White Wine Vinegar
1	tb	Vegetable Oil
1/4	ts	Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

*    Black beans should be canned and they should be rinsed and drained. **
Serrano chile should be seeded and finely chopped.
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Mix all ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups relish.
Miscellaneous recipes from the collection of Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mo-misc.zip

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