Recreating Church and Finding Jesus in the Margins with Jacob Gregory | Hamartiology | PT 69

06/05/2024 34 min Episodio 69
Recreating Church and Finding Jesus in the Margins with Jacob Gregory  | Hamartiology | PT 69

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The people of Jacob Gregory’s church didn’t just want to be “revived” they wanted to be “recreated.” God led their church community to create a much-needed homeless shelter as an expression of their church. This change over time had the romance wear off eventually. Mark and Tara Beth talk with Jacob about the challenges of adapting to modern community needs while staying true to deep theological convictions. Not everything with the church was an easy transition. Jacob Gregory discusses his church's journey from desiring revival to embracing a vision of being 'recreated' to serve their economically depressed community better. They may have lost a lot of their congregation but Jacob talks about the significance of finding Jesus in the margins.  Timestamps: 00:42 The Journey of Becoming a Pastor & Embracing Change and Community Impact06:56 A Bold Move: Starting a Homeless Shelter and Redefining Ministry12:51 Facing Challenges and Reimagining Church Identity16:37 Navigating Loss, Criticism, and Finding Redemption22:03 The Merger: Uniting Congregations for a Greater Cause27:37 Reflections on Leadership, Change, and Faithfulness

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