In order to develop a pioneering missional spirit, a capacity for genuine ecclesial innovation, let along engender daring discipleship, we are going to need the capacity to take a courageous stand when and where necessary.
Alan HirschBut herein lies the rub: Christianity has been on a long-term trend of decline in every Western cultural context that we can identify.
Alan HirschThis submission to the threshold of a cross is at the very root of our following Jesus; it changes the game completely.
Alan Hirsch