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Why Human Dignity is a Gospel Issue | [View online]( [Give Now]( Advertisement [The Exchange]( [Home]( [Subscribe]( Tuesday, January 29, 2019 [Why Christians Won’t Work Together]( [Why Christians Won’t Work Together]( In the majority of locales across North America, one will often find collegiality among pastors, but rarely solidarity. Jeff Christopherson Does church planting foster healthy relationships between pastors and a collaborative spirit between local churches for a shared kingdom mission? Not often. At one time, the motive for church planting revolved around a desire to impact a new community with the good news of Jesus. A church in the city recognized that regions lacked access to the gospel, so rather than asking people to commute 30 minutes, they determined to plant a healthy, autonomous church in this new locale. But the motivations for ... [Read More]( [Why Human Dignity is a Gospel Issue]( [Why Human Dignity is a Gospel Issue]( Jesus' message was coupled with the restoration of God-given human dignity — their Imago-Dei. Joseph D’Souza [Read More]( [Releasing Resources: Diaspora & Dollars]( [Releasing Resources: Diaspora & Dollars]( Affirmed and motivated, the diaspora Christians can be major contributors in supporting the global mission enterprise. Sadiri Joy Tira [Read More]( [New York State Puts Light for Darkness and ‘Celebrates’ Death]( [New York State Puts Light for Darkness and ‘Celebrates’ Death]( The Reproductive Health Act allows for full-term abortions and greatly reduces safeguards of those seeking abortions and the care—and lack thereof—of the babies themselves. Ed Stetzer and Laurie Nichols [Read More]( [One-on-One with Jamie Aten on ‘A Walking Disaster’]( [One-on-One with Jamie Aten on ‘A Walking Disaster’]( "It is through our weakness that we are able to experience God’s strength more fully." Ed Stetzer [Read More]( [The Advantage of Being a Minority: An Immigrant’s Missional Narrative]( [The Advantage of Being a Minority: An Immigrant’s Missional Narrative]( In God’s kingdom, a person becomes weak in order for their life to help others. Daniel Yang [Read More]( [It’s Time for Correctional Ministry to Wade into Deeper Water]( [It’s Time for Correctional Ministry to Wade into Deeper Water]( People who are hurt the worst need the best discipleship. Steve Lowe [Read More]( [Sexual Violence: Whose Fault Is It?]( [Sexual Violence: Whose Fault Is It?]( In case it's not crystal clear, let us be emphatic: The sole individual responsible for sexual violence is the perpetrator. Tammy Schultz and Hannah Estabrook [Read More]( More from the Exchange - [Our Response to the Eschatological Dream of Martin Luther King Jr.]( - [Clean Water or the Gospel?]( - [How to Lead Well as a Church Planting Leader]( - [Wheaton College, Controversial Speakers, and Some Factivism]( Advertisement More from Christianity Today [Can Anger at God Be Righteous?]( Theology [Can Anger at God Be Righteous?]( The Psalms show us how to faithfully protest to God. J. Todd Billings [Read More]( [Keeping Satan’s Fingerprints Off of Your Marriage]( [Book Review]( [Keeping Satan’s Fingerprints Off of Your Marriage]( Why husbands and wives need to suit up for spiritual war. Chad Ashby [Read More]( [The Hebrew Israelites in That March for Life Viral Video, Explained]( [Quick to Listen]( [The Hebrew Israelites in That March for Life Viral Video, Explained]( Who is this sect? And how has the church responded to this community? Morgan Lee [Read More]( [View All of our Latest]( Related Newsletters [Christianity Today Connection]( Get the inside story with this official newsletter of the global media ministry. [Sign Up Now]( [The Galli Report]( Want to stay informed but a little short on free time? Try The Galli Report, a weekly newsletter giving you 5 must-read articles for thought leaders handpicked by CT Editor Mark Galli. [Sign Up Now]( Advertisement Follow Us: [Follow on Facebook]( [Follow on Twitter]( [Follow on Vimeo]( [RSS]( The Exchange newsletter is a weekly digest of coverage, research, and perspective from Ed Stetzer. The Exchange Delivered free via email to subscribers Weekly. [Subscribe]( to this newsletter. You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL}. [Subscribe]( to more newsletters like this. Manage your [email preferences]( or [unsubscribe](. Copyright ©2019 Christianity Today 465 Gundersen Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy]( | [Advertise]( | [Subscribe to CT]( | [Give Now]( Christianity Today is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.