I’ve been attending this church in Redwood City called Redeeming Grace for the past few months. It is pastored by ex-ex-crossroads shepherd Rick Carbannneau. So far, I’m liking it. Despite the fact that Rick is an ex-ex Crossroader, the church atmosphere is nothing like what I’m used to. It is very community based, and the social dynamic is extremely broad. For those who are looking for TMS in a box, you won’t find it here. The doctrinally driven will unavoidably be a bit sub-impressed. However, after a few months, you’ll begin to understand why. RGC’s mission is not to equip and educate the layperson so much as push them forward into community-driven outreach. Despite the fact that you may not feel challenged theologically, you will feel challenged socially. There is no sitting in dark rooms pondering theological quandaries here. Which I suppose is good for the cerebral type of person. My only real hesitation is in full embracing their “Missional” label. I think it could be better called “The Christian Responbility of Evangelism,” instead of mixing it up with the office of missionary, which involves crossing language/cultural barriers to plant the gospel seed in the midst of unreached ethno-lingustic people groups. And also, I do still desire for there to be a clear teaching of the place of the Church in relation to Israel and the promises of the OT, rather than expositional shortcuts to Church application.
Anyways.
I’ve recently begun to entertain the thought of serving in youth ministry at RGC. I think, all the great experiences I had in college are finally itching to see the light of day again. And I guess I’ve always wanted to help set kids straight too. those rascals.
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