"The promise of true change is a little unbelievable, isn’t it? It’s the stuff of comic strips and childhood daydreams. But make no mistake: this is exactly what Christianity promises— true and real change. Divine pardon. Reconciliation with God. Smashed idols. A new spirit. A new self. A new family. Since this year’s Together for the Gospel theme is the Underestimated Gospel, we thought we’d jump on the bandwagon and devote the pre-T4 ..."
"Are the church and para-church friends or foes? The short answer is, they can be either. Healthy and accountable parachurch minis-tries strengthen local churches. Undiscerning and unaccountable parachurch ministries undermine them. The question we’d like to pose to you, if you’re a leader in a church or a parachurch, is whether you know what makes the difference."