Will Christianity Have Power?
Some would argue that Christianity is losing its power. But is a “President King” the answer to restoring the power of Christianity. Actually, history shows us exactly what that looks like.
The Love And Unity Project
The protests following the killing of George Floyd and others have made race the central conversation in America. While you long for your church to reflect God’s vision for a loving, unified and diverse family, you’re unsure where to begin. In this five-week academy, you’ll participate in an honest conversation about race and learn how your congregation can face the divides in our country with love and unity.
With the proper definition of race, we can begin to see how having a hierarchy of race hurts everyone, even those situated at the top of the hierarchy. In this talk, we will unpack the origins and dangers of the ideology of white supremacy, as well as the unlikely places where this ideology shows up.
Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he’s still the best race car in the world.
Waiting on God? There’s purpose in the waiting.
2020 and the events surrounding the global pandemic have felt like an intense period of waiting. What if, instead of waiting for the time to pass, we can leverage this time to cultivate something new, deepen something, or learn something new.
Crisis and the opportunity it brings.
Crisis often comes into our lives when we are least expecting them; however, we can seize the opportunity and turn our most difficult moments into our best.
Finding hope in grief.
Grief is about letting go of what is in the past that w’e’re capable of reaching for, to what’s in the future. Grief is actually the bridge that we take between the pain of loosing something, and then the hope of something in the future.
For every “God is good” thought, there are also “then where is He?” thought. Here’s how I transition from despair to hope.
Turns out, embracing God’s faithful love may be simple, but it ain’t easy and It’s okay if your not resilient through the storm of life; truth is, neither am I.
Weekly Devotionals
The truth is, loving God and loving people go hand in hand. And love is what makes experiencing God so unforgettable. If God is a God of action, what does love look like in your next step?
“The future is forward!” You’ve heard the phrase a million times. Have you ever thought about the fact that it happens with or without you? What does it take to move forward into all that God has for you? See Less
What if we could find God’s presence wherever we are? In this week’s devotional, pastoral resident Rae Harris talks about sacred spaces and how they rarely look how we think they should. Because the reality is, accessing God’s presence in everyday things may be easier than we think.
Licensed professional counselor, Eric Chang’s experience as a Chinese-American is eye-opening. In your life, what has “giving thanks” meant? Biblical thanksgiving has historical Hebraic roots through Paul’s consistent emphasis on it. Instead of duty or requirement, “giving thanks” is ultimately about the never-ending goodness of Jesus.
In this cultural moment, staying united is needed more so than ever; however, what is true unity, and how do we obtain it? Hint, true unity requires walking through conflict to come out on the other side with unity.
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5 unique trends every true multi-ethnic ministry should be aware of.
The impulse towards unity is driving more churches to become multiethnic. Here are 5 unique trends every true multi-ethnic ministry should be aware of.
So… What’s Love & Unity?
At first glance, Love & Unity may sound soft, but trust me, it is not. It’s a mandate with merit and probably the most Christ-like vision your church or any church start-up can pursue.Here’s a Framework to Talk about Race, Class, and Gender.
Crisis and the opportunity it brings.
Crisis often comes into our lives when we are least expecting them; however, we can seize the opportunity and turn our most difficult moments into our best.
