Disruptive Diversity

Published: May 5, 2019, 7:53 p.m.

In Acts, the church becomes a force for disruptive change. They begin to practice radical inclusion of people who had long been prevented from getting close to God in the Temple. Not only could Gentiles, Eunuchs, Samaritans, women, and all kinds of people become Christians, but God's presence dwelt in them when they received the Holy Spirit. But this kind of disruptive diverse community brought challenges. But that didn't keep the early church from continually striving to be an accommodating (not assimilating) community of Christ followers. Are we ready to become that kind of disruptive community today?