03. Building Cross-Cultural Bridges That Last with Craig Greenfield

Ethical Evangelism

Jan 16

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Overview

In his new book, Subversive Mission, Craig Greenfield invites his readers to consider their spiritual gifts in ministry in the way they partner with God’s justice. This episode specifically tackles a critical analysis of Jesus’ ministry tools and the subversive manner of teaching. Craig and Lauren talk about the ways culture impacts our understanding of the Gospel, and how we can continue feeling our way towards God despite politicized messages that uphold an earthly empire over a heavenly kingdom.

“How do we come alongside those who are in situations of injustice or poverty, not to be the superheroes, but to be the sidekicks, and to find ways to serve and amplify, and be a part of the change?”

“My suggestion is we reframe that, we come as a seeker, seeking to find what conversation is God already having with those people.”

“Right away, Jesus blurs the lines between who is serving and who is being served.”

Guest Bio

Craig Greenfield is the founder and director of Alongsiders International, a grassroots movement of young Christians reaching the world's poorest children. Originally from New Zealand, he has lived and worked for more than two decades in marginalized communities in Asia and North America. He is the author of The Urban Halo and Subversive Jesus.

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