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We are in a series right now in our singles ministry called Build.

As a singles ministry we are asking the question together “How do we build churches that last?” We are seeking out the answer in the book of Titus.

What floors me about this book is the way that Paul is so glued to the gospel--it is the cornerstone of how he…

Yesterday the bloggers shared what they loved about the current generation of Christians—and there was a lot to be thankful for. Today they share potential concerns for the current generation of Christians.

Justin Taylor: One of the things I’m most concerned about is our lack of understanding biblical doctrine and then how to apply it and communicate it in a winsome and humble manner. We can talk about…

Justin Buzzard’s recent article got us thinking so we asked our bloggers to continue the conversation and share things that encouraged them about this current generation of Christians and things that concerned them. What we got was a great roundtable discussion.

Today: Encouragement.

Justin Taylor: One of the things that I think is most encouraging among this current generation of Christians is the recovery of the…

Here’s the deal: I’ve been asked to articulate three issues I’m currently addressing as a pastor that are especially relevant to this current generation of Christians. I’m supposed to do this in 800 words. I have 766 words left. That’s a problem.

And I have three other problems. First, I have about a dozen issues that weekly weigh on my heart as a Twenties Pastor and I can…

Our interview with the theologian intern outdoorsman continues.

Na: Let’s talk about the issue of “relevance” and whether Christians should care about what is going on in the culture. Should the Christian worldview shift according to pop culture?

W: Some aspects of the way we communicate the Christian worldview have to change as our culture changes or as we bring the gospel to a foreign culture.…