How do we view and treat those who disagree politically with us? How do we engage with people, including our Christian brothers and sisters, who have different political views? Is it actually possible to get along with and love my political enemy? Can we be one church and have different political views? These passages will help us answer these questions.

If you are feeling overwhelmed this political season, the best medicine is looking to Jesus. If you are feeling angry and divisive this political season, the best medicine is looking to Jesus. If you are feeling indifferent or confused this political season, look to Jesus. If you are serving in a political office, look to Jesus. Jesus' birth, life, teaching, death, and resurrection showed a different kingdom than His people expected, and it challenges our perspective on earthly politics today, too.

If we could sit down with Jesus and ask him His views on politics, what do you think He would say? How would He view politics globally and how would He view them locally in the United States? Would Jesus identify as a Republican or Democrat or something else?

In Matthew 22:15-22, Jesus answers in a surprising way to help us have wisdom for these controversial issues.

What does the Bible say is the role and purpose of government?

How does this affect how we as Jesus followers approach the political and election season? Is there ever a time to resist the government?

What if we live in a country where the government is especially difficult?

Let's approach this topic with a focus on what the Bible says.

It's no secret that the political election season is upon us, and our media and world is obsessed with politics. How should followers of Jesus approach this season? How can we be informed and involved without being obsessed? How does consuming so much news and politics shape us? What is a better way forward as followers of Jesus? Today, we begin a new, short series on what the Bible says about politics.

Feeling powerless? Most of us don't feel powerful, maybe due to physical issues, circumstances, and difficulties in life. Or we may just feel like we lead a "normal" life. But the Bible reminds us the Gospel is "the power of God" (Romans 1:16). It has the power to change us and others. Let's explore the power of the Gospel in Acts 16.

Have you ever struggled to know what to do about an important decision in the future--what job to take, whom to marry, or where to live? Have you ever struggled to discern or determine what God's will is for you? How do we discern God's will for our lives? Thankfully, God's Word guides us in these questions. May the Holy Spirit show us today how best to understand and follow God's will.

How do we do this in a way that is culturally sensitive and appropriate?

How do we do this without compromising our faith or the Gospel?

Let's explore these texts to see how we can be faithful yet flexible in our mission.

In Romans 12 Paul gave great insight on how to be a caring church. Each church will look a little

different, yet still fulfill the call God has placed on their hearts. What role is God wanting you to

play in when it comes to caring?

How do we discern God's will, especially for new opportunities? How do we process grief during times of uncertainty and transition? What is God doing around the world in world missions, and how can we get involved? To answer these questions, we have the opportunity to hear from two of our global missionary families: Jon and Vera Steury from Kenya, and Ivan and Zhana Kalabric from Belgium.