Is Christianity Political? How the Gospel Frames Our Politics

Meet Brandon, who self-identifies as an agnostic. He describes his current experience with Christians: “Today whenever I experience the activities of American Christians as an organized group . . . […]
Inviting Church Leaders into a Transformative Vision

December 11, 2023 This past summer, after a time of prayer, a meeting was initiated by the leadership of RENEW.org. The vision was to bring together 40 senior ministers/pastors who […]
Who Is Your Target Audience? Opening Your Eyes to Where God Has You

Business experts agree that for any endeavor to find lasting success it must have a compelling mission, effective strategy, and a specific target audience. Doing something for everyone often means […]
How Quickly Should We Share the Gospel?

How quickly should we share the gospel? It’s an important question and one that we shouldn’t take lightly. As I read and listen to people talk about evangelism, it seems […]
How Is Jesus’ Kingship Beneficial?
This is Question #3 in Matthew W. Bates’s The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.
Why Do We Need Royal Good News?
This is Question #2 in Matthew W. Bates’s The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.
What is the Gospel?
This is Question #1 in Matthew W. Bates’s The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King.
Introduction to The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King
Author Matthew W. Bates introduces his book The Gospel Precisely: Surprisingly Good News about Jesus Christ the King and gives an overview of the book.