Many people falsely believe their heart will justify them. But the opposite is true.
Joel Kurz is pastor of The Garden Church in Baltimore, Maryland and the director of ONE HOPE. He's married to Jess and they have four children. You can follow him on Twitter.
Many people falsely believe their heart will justify them. But the opposite is true.
Tweak the gospel just a bit and you might get a hearing in a lot of congregations. But a tweaked gospel is no gospel at all.
Pastor, now is not the time to drum up false enthusiasm.
‘Let’s build the Kingdom of God! Let’s transform the community! Let’s impact the city!’
If you’re seeking to plant or revitalize a church in a poor community, then you should read this book.
If you’re trying to reach the poor, I’m guessing church polity isn’t high on your list of priorities. Here’s why it should be.