MATTHEW 16:2-3
Our world is changing faster than ever. Digital culture is rapidly accelerating, climate change threatens the future of our planet, racial inequality looms large, sexuality norms are constantly shifting, and forced migration is increasing. Meanwhile, the church is rife with internal conflict and busies itself with growth strategies, running programs, and creating better worship services.
In Matthew's Gospel, Jesus told the religious leaders that although they could interpret the appearance of the sky, they didn't know how to read the signs of the times. As twenty-first-century disciples and leaders, we must not make the same mistake. We need to understand our cultural red skies and see the coming changes because our response to the issues we face will determine the church's position, posture, and practice for years to come.
With contributions from experts in their fields-including missiologists, pastors, ecclesiologists, entrepreneurs, and prophets-
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