The Comeback Church: Seizing the Cultural Moment
Take another look at what Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Take another look at what Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
“A leader’s legacy doesn’t matter more than the legacy of Jesus Christ, so I am going to take the time it takes to pour into the next people who are going to come do what I am [doing].” —Hayden Gregory
We need to encourage faith sharing not through pressure or guilt, but by inviting people to see that their neighbors may be far more open than they assume.
Jesus didn’t separate following him from sharing him, and neither should we.
The truth is, it costs nothing but time to dream, make a call or to otherwise be curious.
People make disciples. That was the charge given to us by Jesus. And disciples aren’t made at a distance.
As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, it's more important than ever to recognize and appreciate the unique perspectives that different cultures bring—and to increase your cultural IQ (CQ).
In many parts of the world, prayer is not a habit but a heartbeat. For persecuted Christians, the most persecuted religious group in the world, it’s the one thing no one can take away. When homes burn, when churches are razed, when survival itself feels uncertain, they keep praying. Their prayers carry a wisdom that … Continued
Growing as a leader is not optional—it’s your responsibility. It’s your yes to the call God placed on your life.
If people lose courage in the face of pressure to compromise the Bible, it’s our job to help them stand firm.