Listen "Justifying the Church's Existence with David Bunce | PT 97"
Episode Synopsis
If your church closed its doors would your community notice? Join Reverend Tara Beth Leach, Dr. Mark Quanstrom, and guest David Bunce from Bad Ishel, Austria, as they explore the theological and existential challenges of justifying a church's existence in modern society. Dive into deep conversations about community, cultural pressures, and the essence of the church's mission while understanding diverse perspectives from both the U.S. and Austria.Timestamps01:25 The Mission and Justification of the Church02:21 Theological Reflections on Church Identity03:32 Challenges of Small Church Communities04:10 The Role of the Church in the Community07:39 Understanding Church Through the Lens of Dementia11:05 Practical Church Leadership and Community12:40 Cultural and Contextual Dynamics in Church Life19:53 Church Weekend Retreat Insights22:09 Global Church Challenges and Solutions28:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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