Analogy
Our culture constantly trains us to answer the question “Who am I?” with “I am what I achieve.” From childhood report cards to…
Identity · Mission · Grace
Analogy
Never Mention the Failure
Um and Buzzard, Why Cities Matter
A soloist in a leading ballet company may avoid any and all reference to her failures because the culture around her rewards only strength and perfection. Many professional environments work the same way. The church is called to be different—a place where failure can be named because grace is real and identity is not located in flawless performance.
How you’d preach it
Performance cultures hide weakness. The gospel creates a different kind of community.
- Identity
- Grace
- Mission
Buzzard