Dangerous Church

Dangerous ChurchDangerous Church:
Risking Everything to Reach Everyone
By John Bishop (Zondervan)

“Next-generation churches that are reaching lost people and making a difference in their communities understand that they often must die to programs, methods, traditions and structures that sustain the status quo at the expense of the unchurched. Emerging generations just aren’t interested in another program. They want to see Jesus just as much as they want to hear about Him. They want to know what His teachings and way of life look like in their own context. They want to serve their community, not just themselves, and they want to see followers of Christ working together, not competing. Changing the way we do church to reach people like this will likely cost us something.” —John Bishop, from the book

 

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

Grover Park Baptist Church: A Thread of Hope

At auction, the quilts go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars that directly help women and children in need, providing funds for baby and maternity items at the pregnancy resource center.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.