Before we criticize, remember that these believers also work behind the scenes, sometimes in hostile environments, sharing their faith in places we don’t know.
Imagine the difference the Church as a whole could make if all of us who claim Him as Lord released our grip and truly gave Him the reins of our daily lives.
“There are times in life when we find ourselves face-to-face with one of the toughest dilemmas we can experience: having to distance ourselves from people who have become toxic to our emotional, spiritual, or even physical well-being.”
None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.
“I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Folgers built its brand by depicting its coffee, or at least its aroma, as essential to any memorable morning routine.
Evangelism and discipleship are linked and cannot be separated. We have been called to make disciples, not converts, and we do that one person at a time. Jesus always had time for the individual, and we must follow His example.
Even so, I’ve always wondered: Why hasn’t a major Christian company stepped up to champion the idea of offering modern, faith-focused music to today’s younger generation? Thankfully, that time has finally arrived.
Two concepts should drive everything that is taught and caught related to traveling to another location, presenting the gospel, teaching others how to share and expecting evangelism to continue once you return home.
We, the undersigned, are Southern Baptist pastors and leaders who love our family of churches and who are grateful for the hard-won complementarian commitments expressed in the Baptist Faith & Message.
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