1 hr 10 min
106 – Markus Watson and the Future of the Church The Bible Speaks to You: Embracing the Mindset of Christ
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- Christianity
106 – Where does the church go from here?
As our churches emerge from the pandemic, what direction will we take? What is our vision for the future? Where are our churches going? How do we find our calling?
These are some of the questions my guest, Markus Watson, addresses in this week's episode.
Markus is a Presbyterian minister in San Diego, CA. In our conversation he digs down into the heart of what church is all about.
He shares how at first, he resisted the call to go into the ministry, but now pastors not only a church, but other pastors and churches as well.
We talked about
The challenges pastors face from the pressure their churches put on them and the pressure they put on themselvesThe importance of silence and solitudeSpending time prayerfully in the Scriptures Surrendering the control of the church to God Some of the struggles churches in North America are facing todayMarkus says the real need for churches today is to pay attention to what God is doing in their communities and then get involved in that, to see where healing and wholeness are needed.
He defines the church's calling as Shalom, not just peace or the absence of hostilities, but the comprehensive state of well-being that touches every aspect of daily life.
The church is called to bring Shalom into the world, to bring this well-being into our relationship with God, with others, with all creation, and with ourselves.
Different churches are good at different things. They have different gifts to bless their communities with.
How is your church uniquely wired to bless your community?
How do you figure that out? That's what Markus's book is all about, Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission.
How is God calling your church?
I starts with listening to God and to people in your community and fellow church members. It requires time spent in prayer and in the Scriptures.
Over time, you and your church will get a sense of where you belong and where you're going as a church.
I asked Markus what Jesus would say if he walked into our churches today.
"He would say, 'I love you guys. Now, follow me.'"
Our call to follow Jesus and serve the world begins with our belovedness. Do we find our identity in what we have accomplished or in Jesus's love for us?
We all need to find our identity as "the one whom Jesus loves."
Markus defines the ideal church as
a community oSupport the Show.
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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here
106 – Where does the church go from here?
As our churches emerge from the pandemic, what direction will we take? What is our vision for the future? Where are our churches going? How do we find our calling?
These are some of the questions my guest, Markus Watson, addresses in this week's episode.
Markus is a Presbyterian minister in San Diego, CA. In our conversation he digs down into the heart of what church is all about.
He shares how at first, he resisted the call to go into the ministry, but now pastors not only a church, but other pastors and churches as well.
We talked about
The challenges pastors face from the pressure their churches put on them and the pressure they put on themselvesThe importance of silence and solitudeSpending time prayerfully in the Scriptures Surrendering the control of the church to God Some of the struggles churches in North America are facing todayMarkus says the real need for churches today is to pay attention to what God is doing in their communities and then get involved in that, to see where healing and wholeness are needed.
He defines the church's calling as Shalom, not just peace or the absence of hostilities, but the comprehensive state of well-being that touches every aspect of daily life.
The church is called to bring Shalom into the world, to bring this well-being into our relationship with God, with others, with all creation, and with ourselves.
Different churches are good at different things. They have different gifts to bless their communities with.
How is your church uniquely wired to bless your community?
How do you figure that out? That's what Markus's book is all about, Beyond Thingification: Helping Your Church Engage in God's Mission.
How is God calling your church?
I starts with listening to God and to people in your community and fellow church members. It requires time spent in prayer and in the Scriptures.
Over time, you and your church will get a sense of where you belong and where you're going as a church.
I asked Markus what Jesus would say if he walked into our churches today.
"He would say, 'I love you guys. Now, follow me.'"
Our call to follow Jesus and serve the world begins with our belovedness. Do we find our identity in what we have accomplished or in Jesus's love for us?
We all need to find our identity as "the one whom Jesus loves."
Markus defines the ideal church as
a community oSupport the Show.
_________________________
James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life.
Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here
1 hr 10 min