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Practices

Risk & Adventure in a Pandemic

Jonathan Dodson 4 min read
Is the gospel dangerous? Absolutely. It demands your life, submission to King Jesus instead of submission to self. In fact, it will actually call us to die to ourselves, and for some to even risk their lives. But the logic of the gospel is not denial for denial's sake. It's much more.

Risk & Adventure – Alex Absalom

Verge Network 4 min read
"I wonder if the reason why Jesus keeps this risk element in play is that it forces us to be reliant upon Him to intervene." Alex weighs in on the topic of Risk & Adventure in the life of the Christian. See what it has looked like for Alex to trust God in varying, risky situations.

Risk & Adventure – Jo Saxton Interview

Verge Network 1 min read
Stew from Verge Network interviews Jo Saxton about how the gospel calls us to risk and adventure, as opposed to comfort and ease. She answers why the gospel is dangerous and what an adventurous faith has looked like in her life.

Generous Justice – Tim Keller

Verge Network 1 min read
In this session, Dr. Tim Keller begins with two important biblical concepts: a) justification by faith alone and b) justice. He draws our attention to the overwhelming and destructive tendency of many to focus on one concept at the expense of the other.

Matt Carter: Innovation in Mission | VIDEO

Verge Network 1 min read
Innovation is the implementation of missional imagination and to do mission as Jesus does it. The goal in this move is for each individual and church to "do it." The outcome of every Christ follower and church living sent lives on mission is a missional movement.

Top 10 Reasons Missional Communities Fail

Doug Paul 11 min read
There's nothing like a healthy missional community where the gospel and discipleship are working hand-in-hand to bring about transformation. But here are 10 reasons I've observed that lead to missional communities failing.