Series: The Beautiful Resistance

Week 5

During World War II, pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer was grieved by the German church’s compromise with the Nazi regime—a betrayal that distorted the gospel’s witness. In response, he helped spark an underground network of churches committed to training disciples and renewing the Church in the face of cultural collapse. In a conversation with a skeptical friend, Bonhoeffer said, "What we do in here must be more powerful than what they do out there." This declaration underscored his belief that the Church's commitment to Christ must be stronger than the prevailing cultural forces.

In our cultural moment - marked by confusion, shallow pursuits, and pressure to conform - Jesus invites us into a beautiful resistance. Not fuelled by fear or outrage but joy, energized by the transformative life of His Kingdom. This is a compelling, bold vision of a deeply rooted faith that doesn't retreat, but renews. A resistance that isn’t reactive but redemptive. This is a conversation about our call to be the Church that stands against the tide, beautifully.

📣 SPEAKER

Pastor Rod Doell

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