#233 – Is Your Church What Paul Would Recognize? (Alan Ch’ng)

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Would the apostle Paul recognize your church? In this episode, John talks with Alan Ch'ng about the different expressions of the Church around the world. One thing remains constant - there needs to be authentic community and an outward-focused mission of making disciples in order to be a healthy church. A difficult combination, but certainly achievable with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Alan Ch'ng is the International Vice President of The Navigators and has decades of experience leading cross-cultural missions and disciple-making efforts around the world. His leadership has shaped The Navigators' global strategy, and his heart for the church as a community of belonging resonates deeply in all of his work.

In this episode:

• Kingdom of God vs. Church
• Church as the primary place of belonging
• Church and it's cultural expressions
• Final thoughts and challenges

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

The Pathway Series

Committing to Community article

Who we are at ITH

Going to Church in the First Century by Robert Banks

Paul's Idea of Community by Robert J. Banks

The Rise of Christianity by Rodney Stark

Original Release Date: 02/27/25

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