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Articles From Around The Web
1. Esther Yoon-Ji Kang, Susie An: ‘Fertile Soil For Abuse’: A Reckoning At Covenant Fellowship Church
“Sources said the UIUC campus church’s culture, structure and charismatic leader were among the reasons why so many stories of sexual abuse remained hidden for so long.”
2. Tom Sugimura: Come, Let Us Return to the Local Church
“Come, return to the local church, and you will return to Christ.”
3. Maria Baer: Patrons’ Saints: Christians Turn to Patreon, Substack, and Kickstarter
“As more evangelical figures embrace crowdfunding, is the format demanding too much of them?”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill: The Brand (Episode 6)
“Mike Cosper breaks down how technology shaped the messaging and marketing of Mark Driscoll and how personal brand can isolate a leader even as it fuels a ministry’s growth.”
2. TGC Talks: The Strength Gen Z Christians Need
“Chris Colquitt—campus minister for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Northwestern University—explores how safetyism and fragility are hazards to Generation Z’s mental health and spiritual health.”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Reviews: Joshua (Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary) by David G. Firth, 75 Masterpieces Every Christian Should Know by Terry Glaspey. Like our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. PJ Tibayan: Race, Gospel, and the Local Church: The Advantage of Asian Americans to Advocate
“Speak on behalf of our African American brothers and sisters and neighbors, to the majority culture, and realize that we need to take risks in that regard.”
2. Bobby Scott: Race, Gospel, and the Local Church: We Must Speak Up as Agents of Truth
“When we see problems in our society, especially sin, we need to recognize that we have a unique voice, unique stewardship, and a unique opportunity to help.”
3. Tim St. John: Turning Back To God Begins with Understanding Our Emotions
“Understanding our emotions allows us to better understand our hearts, better understand the lies we’re tempted to believe, and better understand the things that have taken God’s place in our lives and in our hearts.”
4. Soojin Park: Asian American Sisters, Speak Truth to Your Pastors
“You also have to go, and you have to be willing to graciously, kindly, respectfully, speak truth to your pastors about your own experiences and what you desire.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for July 30, 2021
Teach Children to Value Singleness / Maintain a Good Relationship with Christians from Other Churches / Instruments of Unrighteousness: How Pornography Offends Male Embodiment
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