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Darrin Patrick & Matt Carter Exponential 2010 from Exponential on Vimeo.

Loving God and Loving People are often talked about, but sometimes hard to define. Here’s a great message on this topic by Francis Chan.

Francis Chan “Love God Love People” from Unite All To Christ on Vimeo.

As a church and as a young adult community, we’re committed to making a lasting difference in our city. One of the ways we do this is by planting satellite sites that are able to reach out to different areas around St. Catharines.

Our downtown site recently started leasing a property right in the heart of the city. Throughout April the whole church will be volunteering to do some much needed renovation to the building. Join us by lending a helping hand to clean, paint, dry wall…whatever you can do will make a massive difference.

For more information on how to help, email natalievanderwier@centralcc.ca.

Part 2 of the CHANGE AGENTS series.

Before you think I’m trying to start a massive revolt, wait a second and pop over to read what Jonathan Dodson has to say about going to church vs. being the church.

The church has never been about a building – it has always been about lives transformed by the power of God, and those lives then being used to change the world around them.

Read the article.

(HT: The Resurgence)

Here’s a question – how often do you think about the gospel? How often does Jesus and what he has done for us come up in your everyday life?

I ask the questions not to condemn, but as encouragement to focus on the important things in life.

Josh Patterson of the Village Church has an excellent post on the gospel, and whether it is something assumed in your life, or purposefully made explicit by you in your life. He says:

” The issue with an assumed gospel is that it is often too personal and, therefore, becomes private. The person who lives under the assumption of the gospel often knows how it relates to their life, but nobody else does…..their co-workers are left to wonder about what makes them different. Those who live under the assumed gospel often find it awkward to bring it up and talk about the work of Christ. Why? Because they never bring it up and learn to articulate the implications of Christ’s work and their life.

On the contrary, those who are explicit about the gospel in their relationships have a different effect. By living out the gospel and speaking about the gospel and working through the gospel (verbally), they are helping to connect the dots for those around them….co-workers are privy to the reality that this person is not simply a moral guy/girl, but one who is forgiven and transformed by the death and resurrection of Christ.”

You can read the rest of the post here.

So, are you explicit or do you assume the gospel in your everyday life? More importantly, how do you plan do become more explicit?

Tim Keller explains how the gospel should impact Christians in everyday life, thereby affecting culture.

Let’s just say people are crazier than I ever thought.

It’s now possible to enjoy church in the ‘drive-in’ format. Check it out here.

Jesus said it himself – Love God, and Love People.

This month at EPIC, we’re gearing up for a massive LIVE DIFFERENT home renovation project by looking at the call on our lives to live out the commands of Jesus Christ and show love to the people of our city. Every single week at EPIC is gonna be massive, so don’t miss out on a chance to connect with other young adults in the area, listen to some great speakers, party at a great mid-month bash and participate in a life-changing project at the end of this month.

‘Friday’s. Without Fail’ - CAFE from 7:30PM, Program at 8:15PM. Central Gospel.

After decades in the shadows, Christianity is sweeping China, overflowing churches and posing a sensitive challenge to the officially atheist Communist Party. Chicago Tribune correspondent Evan Osnos and photographer José M. Osorio tell the story of this struggle for religious freedom.

See the story here.