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Engaging Polarization, An Evening with Justin Giboney
On February 2nd, pastors and lay leaders gathered for a conversation with Justin Giboney, President and Co-Founder of the AND Campaign for a talk on Rethinking Mission: Engaging Polarization. An attorney and political strategist, Giboney and other leaders at the AND Campaign have become a resource and hub for Christians engaging in politics and advocacy during a time of polarization in our country.
Reflection on Rethinking Mission: Collaborating for the City Event
In October, pastors and leaders gathered for a conversation with Derrick Puckett, Pastor of Renewal Church in Chicago and President of The Chicago Partnership, a multi-ethnic, multi-denominational team of leaders from local churches working to see a movement of gospel-centered churches in Chicago.
A Renewed New York
In John 2, at a wedding about to turn into a social disaster, the water of religious ceremony—water used to separate God’s people from the world—is turned into the finest wine you can imagine, wine of friendship and celebration.
Gospel Turnaround Living
In John 2, at a wedding about to turn into a social disaster, the water of religious ceremony—water used to separate God’s people from the world—is turned into the finest wine you can imagine, wine of friendship and celebration.
Contextualization: Where Do We Live?
In his magnificent introduction of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John, the Apostle proclaims that, “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Empowerment Ethics: Bending Towards Righteousness and Justice
In a landmark decision, the former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was recently found guilty on three counts in the trial over George Floyd’s death.
AAPI Rally: Heart in Action
In light of the alarming rise of hateful rhetoric, dehumanization of, and violent attacks against Asian Americans, rallies for Asian lives were held in 14 cities across the country on March 28.
Gospel Fluency: a Simple Message with a Holistic Impact
The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus empowers us to live with hope, knowing we’ve been given the gift of eternal life.
Learning to Have Spiritual Conversations in Times of Crisis
Sharing the good news of Jesus with people who will likely reject you is terrifying.
Ways to Do Church During Social Distancing
Churches in most places on the planet have had to social distance.
Reaching the West with a Spirituality of the Margins
How to Reach the West Again is Timothy Keller and City to City’s newest book on starting a new missionary encounter with Western culture.
A Beautiful Life as a Case for Christ
In his book How to Reach the West Again, Dr. Keller gives a thoughtful and comprehensive analysis of the missional challenges the Christian church faces today—as well as the multidimensional responses needed to address these challenges.
Romancing Your City
In quite possibly the most painfully excruciating eight minutes of film ever recorded, Prince Charles (Prince of Wales and heir
First Steps Towards Gospel-Shaped Worship (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this post, I suggested that when a worship service is shaped by the gospel, a church doesn’t need to decide between edifying existing Christians and evangelizing to non-Christians.
The Gospel and Race: An Interview with Jordan Rice
Last year, Jordan Rice led his church through a series on the gospel and race.
Don't Waste Your Preaching: An Interview with Jordan Rice
Jordan Rice: I would define contextualization as using the gospel to answer the questions that people actually have—to
Shaping an Imagination for Faith and Work: An Interview with Russell Joyce
Integrating faith and work is rarely a priority in the early stages of church planting.
Repairing the Breaches: An Interview with José Humphreys
What does it take to really understand the hopes and hurts of the people your church serves?
Following Jesus in the City
New York City presents serious challenges to the church’s call to discipleship. Shallow relationships