Q Ideas

What parts of American history are not often taught? The son of an American woman and a Navajo man, Mark Charles, will remind us of the other side of the story. Charles and Souixsan Robinson of The Red Road talk about what the reservation system has done to Native Americans.

As people seeking to make an impact for the Gospel, we're often heavily burdened.  Jon Tyson offers insight into how we can allow Jesus to shoulder our burdens, empowering us to more freely and fully seek God’s kingdom on earth.

The Kingdom of God enables people to live their fullest life within God’s love and provision.  Tony Evans helps us think through what it means to be Kingdom-oriented in our thinking, actions, and faith to bring the rule of God’s love to earth.

What does it look like to love people, even the difficult ones, without distinction and without limits? Bob Goff, author of Everybody, Always, talks about his work in loving people many would consider unlovable, and doing so in extravagant ways. Plus, previewing Q2019 in Nashville, April 24-26.

“Implicit Racial Bias” refers to subconscious preferences for members of our own group.  This “otherizing” has loud and lasting effects, from perpetuating racial prejudices inside society to reinforcing personal hidden biases. David Bailey talks about how diversity within the Kingdom is a reason for cultural celebration, not separation.

Matt Rusten, executive director for Made to Flourish, shares practical ideas on how to empower leaders, pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities.

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson explores the spiritual and physical tensions of truth-telling, character and leadership development, and building bridges across racial/ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender lines.

Gary Haugen, president and CEO of International Justice Mission and author of The Locust Effect, talks about the significance of taking justice seriously if we truly want to see an end to poverty.

We’re meant to flourish in heart, soul, mind, strength, and relationship — yet culture asks us to undermine our personhood to acquire power. Andy Crouch reminds us of what we have to offer in this unique moment.

Our attempts to engage culture have more often seemed to enrage it. Rich Stearns of World Vision questions what we have turned the gospel into. Have we made it safe? Have we kept it from become infectious?