Are you conditional?

In today’s society there is a constant tension about whether you are traditional or contemporary. I guess the big question is really do we reach the people of today with Jesus or not.  We continue to use methods that are outdated but we aren’t willing to change how we reach people. Now before you begin to think that I have completely lost it, I still believe the Bible is the only way to see people saved. What I am talking about is the willingness to change your methods or the way you fish. Jesus calls us to be fisherman and gives us the resources to accomplish our task. I had a conversation the other day about different types of bait that are used or can be used. I mentioned that our churches use electricity and air conditioning, which are new resources. A discussion began with the other party not believing that those were bait. To us we might just think of those things as everyday needs, but the fact is they are new and not as widespread as we think. Another subject that is often covered is what is acceptable to wear to services. This goes from the preacher all the way down to the children. Again my thought is you should be dressed appropriate to your community and environment. See I believe God wants your best, but not just one hour a week. Be who you are because that is whom God made you. You wouldn’t wear a suit and tie in the middle of Africa would you? So to answer my earlier question am I traditional or contemporary? I would say that my theology is traditional in the sense that I believe what the Bible says. My methods are what I would call conditional. I am willing to do whatever it takes to see people come to the saving knowledge of Jesus and follow as one of His disciples. What about you?