As we begin this series looking at the gospel moving out in the world, we must begin by noting a few key elements of gospel movements. First, gospel movements are founded on Christ and the teaching of the apostles. Second, gospel movements flow out of relationships through the ministry of the Word. Third, gospel movements function by the ongoing work of the Spirit. Over the next several weeks, we will be looking at the movement of the gospel in our closest relationships to the furthest out relationships we can imagine. It is important to note that we are not at the center of this movement, however, Jesus Christ is at the center. It is with his power and through his gift of the Holy Spirit that moves us out as a family on missions. Where is God leading us? Where is God leading you? On this day, we will commission our summer missionaries and receive the commission ourselves as a family on mission, embracing the gospel movement for which God has prepared us.                                                   Read More