Pastoring Portlandia: Dispatches From America’s Post-Christian Frontier
What does it take to shepherd believers in America's post-Christian frontier? Cutting-edge savvy and old-time practices.
What does it take to shepherd believers in America's post-Christian frontier? Cutting-edge savvy and old-time practices.
“What a post-Christian world is making us do is get back to the the countercultural, revolutionary lifestyle of Jesus.”
"The gospel is enough! We don’t have to sell out or hide in a self-protective group, shivering at the culture around us.”
"I’m excited for the opportunity to reap the harvest as our culture unfortunately reaps what it has sown."
"Instead of asking, 'How do I build the church?' most mistakenly ask, 'How do I make what I am doing work?'"
"Here are a few statements to NEVER say to someone in pain, no matter what kind of pain."
"The wife of the pastor was not hired by the congregation. She sure could use some understanding and encouragement."
"If we bore people with the gospel, we are guilty of one of the greatest crimes humanity has ever experienced."
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