Ed Stetzer: Polarization in the Church and the Gospel
The gospel should challenge and transform all of us as a countercultural community that reflects the kingdom of God, addressing polarization in the church.
The gospel should challenge and transform all of us as a countercultural community that reflects the kingdom of God, addressing polarization in the church.
Asking questions and then listening was central to Jesus’ life and teachings. Love your neighbor is a powerful call for post-election leadership.
Our conviction is that everyone has influence, and that includes you. We are committed to helping pastors, ministry leaders, business leaders, teachers, nonprofit leaders, essential workers and other Christ followers use their influence for kingdom purposes and to help bring hope to our world through a leadership journey.
When the apostle Paul told Timothy to hand ministry over to others, he instructed Timothy to find “the faithful who will be able,” not the able who may become faithful. Pay Close Attention to your life and your teaching.
As Philadelphia Church opened its doors to provide shelter, what followed was nothing short of remarkable. This Swedish church reawakening reveals a path to faith through service and dialogue.
A warning about results-oriented leadership: when people aren’t ready, it leads to years in the wilderness no matter how great the opportunities are.
Evangelism is quintessentially relational, a fundamental act of vulnerability and radical openness. Time to listen is essential as we embrace vulnerable, relational evangelism.
Exceeding Expectations starts with practical protocols to ensure that no visitor ever sits alone.
We are the family of God. Let’s act like it and shine the light of Jesus through our example, embracing unity among churches.
In spite of otherwise good intentions, many churches are governed by the metrics of the last century, signaling a need for a Church OS Update.