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Tim Keller: Blessed are the Poor
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One of the clearest commands Jesus gives us in the Gospels is to give to the poor. Jesus became poor for us, and we must also love the poor with radical generosity. Listen to Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian church in New York give an exceptional Biblical …
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Posted on: 06-27-2010 Posted in: Biblical Teaching
Core Concepts 8: Be All In
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We must come to terms with the reality that there is no hierarchy of Christian discipleship, no acceptable “levels” of commitment. From day one, being a disciple of Christ has been an all-in, all-or-nothing proposition. A call to completely give up the life we have …
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Posted on: 08-28-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 7: Start Small, Dream Big
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A “just life” is one that refuses to neglect even the smallest act of compassion (to suffer with) while being willing to be incarnate in the development of others (loving your neighbor as yourself) while relentlessly pursuing the most revolutionary structural change (the redemption of …
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Posted on: 08-28-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 6: Uniquely Called
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Being transformed and being a part of a transformational community requires a commitment to spiritual discipline and to being stewards of the unique calling God has placed on each of our lives. Loving God and loving others with all our heart, soul and strength means …
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Posted on: 08-28-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 5: Follow Christ’s Lead
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Where do we begin? Our character begins to follow Christ’s lead as we interact with people through love. His lead is incarnate. This means we are to live among and rub shoulders with those who need us. We can’t love at a distance. You cannot …
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Posted on: 07-16-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 4: Dying to Self
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There is no getting around it: All of history, every bit of data, the best modern technology and methodology has to offer conclude the exact same thing. There will never be a way to simply “add justice” to your already good life – no seven …
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Posted on: 06-18-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 3: Be Agents of Change
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God is at work in the world reclaiming his beloved creation (Colossians 1:15-20) : Through Christ we are called to participate in the “in-breaking” of His amazing Kingdom here and now. We must first be reconciled to God and the way we engage others also …
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Posted on: 04-25-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 2: God’s heart for justice
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What does the Bible say about God’s call for lives of love and justice from His people? Scripture speaks very clearly: There are hundreds of verses that speak of God’s heart for justice, and of course there are over 2000 verses on poverty alone. Not …
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Posted on: 03-19-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, Discipleship, TJL Meet-Ups
Core Concepts 1: Lives of love and justice
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What is God’s plan for all of the injustice in the world? We are – We have been uniquely prepared, uniquely placed, and uniquely empowered as agents of change for such a time as this. Gary Haugen, founder of International Justice Mission, says it well: …
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Posted on: 03-10-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching, Core Concepts, TJL Meet-Ups
Four Characteristics of Externally Focused Churches
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By Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson One of the key elements of Church Volunteer Central’s foundational theology is that every believer should be serving in ministry. But let’s face it- you can only use so many Sunday school teachers, children’s workers, and greeters. If every …
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Posted on: 03-9-2009 Posted in: Biblical Teaching

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