Family of Followers

by Steve Cordle, www.crossroadsumc.org The culture in 21st century United States is very individualistic, which can influence believers to adopt a mentality that all that matters is “Just me and Jesus”. That is why we hear some say their faith is...

Biblical Culture

by Joel Comiskey Being accountable to other believers, living out the Christian life, and then inviting non-Christians to join is simply biblical. When we win people to Jesus, we must win them into the biblical, one-another lifestyle. It’s not a question of...

The Counter-cultural Gospel

by Mario Vega, www.elim.org.sv In the discussion about the relationship between evangelism and culture, we must not forget that the message of Jesus, in its time, was a counter-cultural teaching. The reason for its impact and its acceptance was not the result of...

Culture: Friend or Foe?

By Rob Campbell, www.cypresscreekchurch.com Author Jerry Solomon writes, “… God’s basic attitude toward culture is that which the apostle Paul articulates in I Corinthians 9:19-22. That is, he views human culture primarily as a vehicle to be used by him and his...

Culture and Structure

by Daphne Kirk, www.gnation2gnation.com Many try and change culture by changing the structure, however it is my understanding that it needs to be the other way round. A change in culture will provoke a change in structure. I view "culture" as a  result...