Does the Bible Say Anything about Church Structure?

Rethinking Multiservice and Multisite Church We sat down with Jonathan Leeman, author of [One Assembly: Rethinking the Multisite and Multiservice Church Models]( and discussed his argument that multiservice and multisite models run counter to the pattern for the local church we see in the New Testament. He laid out his biblical and practical reasons for believing this, highlighted the irony of discussing church gatherings in the midst of a quarantine, explained how we define the Greek word for church ekklēsia is so important in this conversation, and reflected on pushback received from other pastors, such as the objection that it could harm church evangelism. [listen now]( [A Blueprint for Multigenerational Faithfulness]( Voddie Baucham Jr. God has not left us to wander aimlessly in the wilderness as we raise our children. He has given us a blueprint for multigenerational faithfulness. That blueprint is expressed throughout the Bible, but there is one place where it reads like a how-to manual. That place is Deuteronomy 6. [10 Notable Quotes from Gentle and Lowly]( The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains us in the ups and downs of our lives. [Are You Aware of Your Own Blind Spots?]( Collin Hansen discusses the idea of blind spots—problems with our lives, priorities, and theology that we don’t even know are there. He highlights how technology and our politically charged culture fuel division in the church, and reflects on what it would look like to wake up to our own blind spots and to lovingly engage with those with whom we disagree. [An Update on Crossway in Response to COVID-19]( In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantines, and state-mandated lockdowns, we wanted to provide you with a brief update on Crossway’s ministry. Despite the challenges and uncertainties of this difficult season, God’s grace and provision abound as we continue to publish gospel-centered books, Bibles, and tracts. April 2020 Bible Releases - [ESV Heirloom Single Column Legacy Bible (Goatskin, Black)]( - [ESV Heirloom Single Column Legacy Bible (Goatskin, Blue)]( - [ESV Compact Bible (TruTone, Mahogany, Border Design)]( - [ESV Value Compact Bible (TruTone, Navy)]( - [ESV Value Compact Bible (TruTone, Raspberry, Floral Design)]( - [ESV Compact Bible (TruTone, Turquoise, Emblem Design)]( - [ESV Single Column Legacy Bible (TruTone, Black)]( - [ESV Single Column Legacy Bible (TruTone, Chestnut)]( [Explore 2700+ Articles]( a Free Ebook]( a Free Devotional]( New Books & Bibles]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](