https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/matt-templeMatt Temple serves as the Associate Director of New Church Starts for the North Texas Annual Conference in The United Methodist Church. He is passionate about helping leaders make meaningful connections between the gospel and their local context as they start new faith communities. Matt has developed a robust support system in the North Texas Conference to help leaders imagine innovative ways of being the church from the posture of humble guest instead of the privileged host. He currently resides on the northside of Chicago with his wife and daughter, where in addition to his work with North Texas he serves on the pastoral team at Newstory Church.https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet-2<p><strong>Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice</strong></p> <p>Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.</p> <p>In <em>Where We Meet</em>, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.</p> <p>Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes&mdash;from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.</p> <p>Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.</p> <p class="text-center"><strong><a href="https://urcenter.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/Where+We+Meet+-+Sample.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a Free Sample</a></strong></p>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:21:28 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet-2https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet<p><strong>Meet Jesus at the Intersection of Faith and Justice</strong></p> <p>Jesus devoted himself to uplifting the poor, reaching out to the marginalized, and fearlessly challenging systems of oppression. His message resounded with the promise of liberation, equality, and inclusion for all, and he implored his followers to pursue the same. However, the church has often struggled to reflect this good news in its own actions.</p> <p>In <em>Where We Meet</em>, four members of the Intersect network invite you to immerse yourself in the stories of Jesus and the early church. Together, they also explore their own stories, examine past shortcomings of the church, address difficult questions, and envision a brighter future that better reflects the good news of Jesus.</p> <p>Throughout the Lenten season, Rachel Gilmore, Tyler Sit, Matt Temple, and Candace Lewis guide you through a series of daily reflections, exploring a spectrum of critical themes&mdash;from diversity and equity to the challenges of the post-colonial church. They will also delve into the vital need for innovation and contextualization in doing the work Jesus had called us to do.</p> <p>Prepare to tackle challenging questions and be emboldened to follow in Jesus' footsteps, pursuing justice and love for all.</p> <p class="text-center"><strong><a href="https://urcenter.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/Where+We+Meet+-+Sample.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Download a Free Sample</a></strong></p>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:29:07 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/where-we-meet