Ministering in an Increasingly Fragmented World - Terry Crist - 97 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

In our us versus them world, how can we engage with and minister to people with differing beliefs in a way that truly honors God? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Terry Crist. Terry is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in Phoenix, along with his wife, Judith. Terry is passionate about the beauty of the gospel and its power to transform communities. His most recent book is entitled Loving Samaritans. Together, Terry and Jason explore how we, as ministry leaders, can live lives of radical kindness and inclusivity without compromising our beliefs or the truth of the gospel. Terry shares from his own experiences and ministry how to find common ground with those who have differing beliefs and extend grace to them as you share the love of Christ.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Terry Crist on the enduring nature of division throughout history: "Throughout history, division has been seen for what it is. It's of another kingdom."

Terry Crist on the importance of embodying this love in actions and behavior, thereby reflecting God's grace in human interactions and relationships: "What we do have the opportunity to do is to exemplify the kind of love that bears witness to the grace of God."

Terry Crist on the effectiveness in reaching and influencing a larger group of people: "I discovered over time that in connecting with the one, you actually become more effective in reaching the many."
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