The Church in Exile

The Church in Exile:
God’s Counterculture in a Non-Christian World
By James W. Thompson (Leafwood, 2011)

Drawing on the epistle of 1 Peter, James W. Thompson speaks to Christians about how to live faithfully as cultural exiles as more people around them do not share their Christian values. The Church in Exile discusses how to live as a counterculture in a non-Christian world.

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How Much Tech Do You Actually Need?

Because you cannot do this alone, you are going to have to trust the right individuals who know more about tech than you do. Your calling is to shepherd. Do that.

Gene Appel: Do Less Ministry; Reach More People

None of the programs at our church were bad in and of themselves. The volume of it just prevented us from being focused on building relationships with those who are far from God. So, we had to do less ministry to reach more people. It sounds funny, but people had to be trained in how to do life with nonbelievers or people spiritually disinterested.

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.