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Thinking Toward the Future. Ed Stetzer. The Engaging Church. Cautions. Don’t Believe the Hype. Be more cynical. Be People of Issachar (1 Chronicles 12:32). There are trends we can and should watch. From a Cultural Perspective. The Engaging Church. The Engaging Church Will Have:.
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Thinking Toward the Future Ed Stetzer
Cautions • Don’t Believe the Hype. • Be more cynical. • Be People of Issachar (1 Chronicles 12:32). • There are trends we can and should watch.
From a Cultural Perspective The Engaging Church
The Engaging Church Will Have: • Seized Economic Opportunity • Addressed Sexual Brokenness • Wrestled with Gender Inclusion • Faced Increasing Intolerance
From a Church Perspective The Engaging Church
The Engaging Church Will Have: • Navigated the Post-Seeker Context • Regained Confidence in the Gospel • Addressed Evangelical Confusion • Rethought Discipleship • Found Networking Strategies • Implemented New Innovations