https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/rachel-gilmoreRachel Gilmore planted a church in Virginia Beach in 2009 that grew from 10 young adults to over 250 people active in the life of the church. The church plant also started two missional preschools and partnered with local non-profits to provide food to tens of thousands of residents over the past five years. Rachel is committed to helping everyone who feels like a stranger or outsider find a place to belong and use their gifts for the kingdom. Rachel is a published author and contributor to multiple books on church planting and was most formerly the Director of Recruiting, Training, and Assessing church planters for The United Methodist Church. Rachel lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband, two kids and two dogs, where they serve as a clergy couple to revitalize Central United Methodist 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