DLD 2022: 03 Jackass Theology (Mark Beuving)

Intentionally Gracious Living in a Post-Respectful Era

Mark is serving Creekside Church, Rocklin, CA. He and his wife, Laura, have two daughters.

Polarization...partisanship...uncharitable responses. The church both receives it, and have honed our skills at dishing it. We might call it “Jackass Theology.” Younger generations are especially aware of this unattractive persona that some “Christians,” and even whole churches have adopted. These disillusioned saints need to see Jesus' design for his church lived. In this elective session, we will explore what it looks like to renounce our own jackassery, choosing instead to live in the fullness of loving unity and gracious mission that Jesus promised as the distinguishing feature of those naming his name.