The Good News in Cleveland

I started writing this about a year ago. God continues to teach me about this subject. I was hesitant to post these thoughts because the driving question is aggressive, and the application is broad. However, it is an important diagnostic for all believers as we transition into the next season of gospel ministry. Can we effectively articulate the gospel to someone if we think we’re better than them? As blunt as it is, the question brings to light an undermining attitude. It’s cringeworthy when you see it. An “us-and-them” approach condescends in a way Jesus never would. It delineates churched people from targeted ministry groups including youth, the poor, and minorities. It condescends with top-down mentalities and programing. It brags on “doing ministry,” viewing people as props and projects. Often and unwittingly this presents in the language of how we talk to and about such groups with an overuse of delineating pronouns: “them,” “those people,” or “the kids.” While st...

This is a new song written by Bernice, a CityView member. Caleb played and produced the music and video. A s pecial thanks to Richard and Pastor Bill who appear in this video. In memory of Bernice's brother, Danny, who wrote the words of the chorus.

A song that Julia'a sister, Kayla, wrote and sang. Caleb played and produced the music. John 4:13-14 "Jesus said, 'Everyone who drinks from this water will get thirsty again. But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again - ever! In fact, the water I will give him will become a well of water springing up within him for eternal life.'"