Not too long ago, I needed a walk home to reflect on an inspiring conference and a troubling pastor’s gathering I experienced within the span of a week. What I came away with was a conviction that unity might actually be our greatest witness in this age of polarization.
Read MoreWhat if our church represented the diversity of our community? What if we were to reach out to our neighbourhood with the message that all cultures are welcome because Jesus welcomes all. I don’t think it would be easy, but as we are intentional about diversity, we will benefit and grow in a way we could never imagine.
Read MoreBeing the church is messy work. No one ever said it wouldn’t or shouldn’t be. I can see how someone would leave our meeting yesterday and say “This is too much. Why don’t we just leave our conference and do our own thing?” I can understand that. Being the church on the local, regional, national, and global level isn’t easy.
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