Tag: discipleship
How can the Australian church truly reflect the diversity of its people? From overcoming cultural blind spots to rethinking leadership pathways, explore why we must distinguish gospel truths from cultural traditions to effectively disciple and mobilise all Australians for the gospel.
As I journey through this life God gave me, there is one thing that strikes me over and over. The people God brings along to journey with me through life, or at least, a season of it. Time and again, I am blown away by the people I meet who encourage, challenge, and mobilise me as I live my life for the Kingdom of God.
Burwood Community Presbyterian Church Scripture Passage: Mark 1:14-45 Mark’s Gospel: Living in the Kingdom
A topic of recent discussion with some friends was about “friendship evangelism”. It’s a phrase that has been tossed around evangelism and mission circles with plenty of material to accompany it. I’m not particularly up-to-date on what’s been written, what’s good and bad, etc. however, the essential idea can be summarised like this: “Friendship evangelism is seeking to expose and share the Gospel with people through personal relationship.” Instead of door knocking, street evangelism (walking up to unknown people), friendship evangelism seeks to make known the person of Jesus Christ through developed personal relationship.
