We understand that true orthodoxy affirms that biblical belief is a verb—doctrines that we humbly live and practice—rather than a noun—theoretical precepts to which we philosophically subscribe. Therefore, we choose to measure spiritual
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“The UNDERGROUND knew we had to build something that affirmed that every Christian in every context is being called by God to proclaim the coming of his kingdom. Our work, then, should be to help people listen to and obey that call. For those who have already heard it, our job is to give them permission to pursue their call with abandon.”
― Underground Church: A Living Example of the Church in Its Most Potent Form
― Underground Church: A Living Example of the Church in Its Most Potent Form
“Yes, God is dangerous. He’s not a house cat; he’s a lion. You’re free to deny his existence or pretend that he’s harmless. Go ahead and pet him if you’d like; just don’t expect to get your arm back.”
― Yawning at Tigers: You Can't Tame God, So Stop Trying
― Yawning at Tigers: You Can't Tame God, So Stop Trying
“Christ gave the Great Commission to every disciple, not professionals. Every disciple is charged with making disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching those who respond to obey everything Jesus has commanded. Every disciple has the Word, the Spirit, and the responsibility to fulfill the Mission.”
― The Rise and Fall of Movements: A Roadmap for Leaders
― The Rise and Fall of Movements: A Roadmap for Leaders
“Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't.”
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“continuing the same things that are not bringing renewal is not going to bring renewal. Lack of commitment is not going to bring renewal. Business as usual will not bring renewal. Accumulating knowledge without putting it into practice will not bring renewal. We need our autopilot patterns interrupted.”
― Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture
― Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture
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