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disrupting the shard perspective

Justice issues undulate amid society. They are entrenched into society's substructures, philosophy, traditions, and behaviors, and often stand uncontested over centuries. Biblically and historically, the Church's counteractions toward society's ills bestowed a sense of peace and community amid justice issues. However, as the justice crisis has increased steadily in the United States since the 1950s, the Church's presence submerged instead of being the forerunner. Therefore, many evangelical churches in the United States are viewed through their silence regarding injustice.

The Church, designed as a foundational agent for social and cultural change, stands at the cusp of a revolutionary historic moment, ready to reclaim its position within society. This dissertation research aims to determine how the Church unknowingly adapted to this perception of silence; how this perception affects its position as a cultural influencer, catalyst of change, and effective Christian witness; and how disruption provides an opportunity to revitalize the Church's social and cultural influence within society.

This dissertation proposes a solution to address the ongoing tension of social justice and evangelism while actively embracing the role of social advocacy through a reimagined vision of the Church.

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the Doubters Club

The closer we get to the heart of God, the closer we should grow toward the doubter, the skeptic, the differing perspective, even the atheist.

And that should make us wonder: Is it possible to grow in our Christian faith without engaging the doubter or the skeptic? And if growing in our faith means growing closer to the doubter, how do we do that without compromising what we believe to be true?

The Doubters’ Club is a guide for people who want to live in friendship with those who think differently than them. In The Doubters’ Club, you’ll learn how to: (1) rebuild the impression the other person has of us as Christians; (2) renovate the intention we have with the nonbeliever; (3) rely on an invitation into real life (not a church service); (4) reexamine our views through initiating conversations that matter; and (5) redefine progress as imitation, not just immersion. You’ll get practical steps and tools to help you navigate relationships and conversations—but not foolproof methods (because there aren’t any).

Maybe you’re ready to take a chance because it’s your mom or dad who is the skeptic, a sibling, an old friend, a coworker, or a neighbor. Maybe you’re just ready to embrace the adventure of your faith. If you are open to the mystery of doubt, The Doubters’ Club invites you to bring your uncertainties as common ground for relationship with skeptics and see what God does.

Buy the book The Doubter's Club.

Find out more information on how to connect and receive training at thedoubtersclub.com

Healing Our Broken Humanity

We live in conflicted times. Our news feeds are filled with inequality, division, and fear. We want to make a difference and see justice restored because Jesus calls us to be peacemaking and reconciling people. But how do we do this?

Based on their work with diverse churches, colleges, and other organizations, Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Graham Hill offer Christian practices that can bring healing and hope to a broken world. They provide ten ways to transform society, from lament and repentance to relinquishing power, reinforcing agency, and more. Embodying these practices enables us to be the new humanity in Jesus Christ, so the church and world can experience reconciliation, justice, unity, peace, and love.

With small group activities, discussion questions, and exercises in each chapter, this book is ideal to read together in community. Discover here how to bring real change to a dehumanized world.

Purchase the book, Healing Our Broken Humanity

We Hear You Film

We Hear You is a short documentary film that captures the untold story of how God is moving in the wake of the unjust death of George Floyd. In the midst of all the pain, confusion, and unrest, there is an incredible glimmer of hope that is being sparked as the body of Christ is responding with compassion and love.

This is a film that aims to answer, in part, what the church can do to respond to the cries of our nation for justice and racial equality. Also, this film is capturing how a revival is beginning in the church in response to the crisis.

Watch the film today on Take the City.com