In our series, ROOTS, we will examine the lives of four of our spiritual ancestors In week one, pastor Charlie tells the story of 18th century trailblazer, John Wesley, who promoted a faith of head, hands, and heart. Wesley empowered ordinary people to do ministry, and he humbly learned from and sought out wisdom in those he disagreed with.

Genesis may be a young church plant, but the heart of what our community is about has a long history. In our series, ROOTS, we will examine the lives of four of our spiritual ancestors. In week one, pastor Wil tells the story of 4th century pastor, John Chrysostom.

What is scripture, what role does it play in our lives and in the life of a community of faith?

What is holiness? Only having a partial understanding can be dangerous.

If the greek word for church – Ekklesia – means called out from, what are we as the church being called out from, and to?

While our instincts may be to justify ourselves, such games aren’t necessary with God.

What happens on the other side of sin?

What difference does it make if our story begins with Grace instead of Sin?

Laying the foundation… what do we mean when we say God?

Matthew 16:21-28

Pastor Zach asks us to consider Jesus’s question – “Who do people say that I am?”