When we read the historical accounts of the first Jesus Followers there seems to be a vast difference between what we see in them and what we see in our current American Church. Why is that? What made a group of persecuted Jesus Followers who were on the run for their lives such an effective force for change in their world? What have we missed in our current view of the Church?
The world has changed. This new future needs a Church that adapts as well. This episode sheds some light on how the leadership of Crosscreek has imagined this adaptation and where we see ourselves heading in the near future.
With the fog of the hazy unknown all around us it is often difficult to know what to do. But when we have a clear purpose, a purpose bigger than us, the unknown becomes an adventure we take one step at a time.
Although it may not feel like it, we DO have a few options as we face an unknown, hazy future. And if you think about it, there are really 3 basic choices when it comes to any kind of problem or adversity. Which will you choose?
When we face an unknown future it often feels like we are on our own. This feeling of isolation often brings fear and uncertainty. But when we realize we are not alone and that we are truly known, we can venture into the unknown future with confidence.
