Show Notes – Episode 28

What Is Gospel-Centeredness? (Part 2)

Jesus Leads the Church

Pastors must lead the church with a spirit of subjection to Christ.

Theology should shape the culture of the local church rather than be shaped by a movement, conference, or a man. —Cary Schmidt Click To Tweet

I want to be truly liberated not only from what my mentors and the guy across town thinks our church should be, but also from what I think our church should be. —Cary Schmidt Click To Tweet

The church is an organic family united through doctrine.

There are churches that are united more around similar preference of style than a similar theology. —Andrew Browning Click To Tweet

Gospel-Centeredness allows for friendship with those who differ.

If we can’t have a rational conversation with someone who differs from us, we are spiritually immature —Cary Schmidt Click To Tweet

The gospel will make my philosophy of ministry relationally and emotionally secure. —Cary Schmidt Click To Tweet

Gospel-Centeredness understands “Christian works” are a response to the gospel.

If we can’t get there by loving Jesus, we don't want to get there any other way. —Cary Schmidt Click To Tweet

Gospel-Centeredness restrains my pace and production.

God always plays the long game.

Personal Questions:

What is my philosophy of ministry?
How does my theology impact how I view those who differ from me?
Is my philosophy founded upon preference or theology?

Team Questions:

Do we have a clear and communicated ministry philosophy?
Does our ministry philosophy find its foundation on biblical theology?

Resources:

The Gospel by Ray Ortlund

Church with Jesus as the Hero by David Prince