Church

Challenging Low Views of Church

I often talk to people who have low views of the church. Some of the most common: * the consumer view – the church just isn’t meeting my needs * the voluntary association view – I’

The Church is a Band of Natural Enemies

We’re constantly tempted to hang out with people just like us, who like the same things and who don’t really push us out of our comfort zone. This is true even

“My challenge is this…”

I was struck by this thought in Why Johnny Can’t Preach . Gordon is responding to those who have dismissed preaching: I believe the preaching in many churches is so poorly done that

A Visit to Redeemer

I mentioned last week that I had the chance to visit Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City. If you have read this blog for long, you probably know how much I appreciate

Gospel Ecosystem

I love Toronto. I'm part of a church in the city, and I'm also part of some networks of people who also have a heart for the city. I&