Category: Mercy Ministry

• The Value of Ministries of Mercy

  It seems that Micah 6.8 is quite clear and straight-forward in its summary of living as God’s People in this world: He has shown you, O man, what is good.    And what does the Lord require of you?To do justice, and to love mercy,    and to walk humbly with your God. Yet, for some reason, many Christians, and too many churches,…

  Dennis Griffith

  February 10, 2025

  Holistic Ministry, Mercy Ministry, Missional

  Center Church, Christianity, Church, Holistic Mission, Mercy Ministry, Micah 6.8, Ministry of Mercy, Missional Church, Tim Keller, Timothy Keller

• Christian Social Responsibility

  Article 5 of the Lausanne Covenant addresses Christian Social Responsibility as part of the church’s global mission: We affirm that God is both the Creator and the Judge of all men. We therefore should share his concern for justice and reconciliation throughout human society and for the liberation of men and women from every kind…

  Dennis Griffith

  January 28, 2022

  Cultural Issues, Mercy Ministry

  Alleviating Poverty, Charity, Christian Mission, mercy, Mercy Ministry, poverty, Social Responsibility

• Advent Conspiracy

  For many Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving – marks opening day for an exciting month long contact sport – shopping!  For many others it is just one more cause for anxiety. In the midst of the seasonal hubbub, take a moment to watch this short video from the Advent Conspiracy. Share the joy…

  Dennis Griffith

  November 27, 2015

  Christmas, Mercy Ministry, Missio Dei, Missional

  Advent, Advent Conspiracy, Christmas, Christmas Gifts, Global Mission, Great Commission, Meaning of Christmas, mercy

• Cries of the Poor

  Comedian Steven Colbert made this statements: “If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn’t help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we’ve got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then…

  Dennis Griffith

  January 28, 2015

  Gospel-Driven, Mercy Ministry, Ministry, Missional

  Dick Kaufmann, Identifying with the Poor, Mercy Ministry, Ministry to the Poor, poverty, Steven Colbert

• Advent Conspiracy

  Advent Conspiracy is designed to remind us of what really matters during this Christmas season.  While there is nothing inherently wrong with our traditions of gift giving and celebration, consumeristic forces are constantly at work, eroding our connection with the reason we celebrate.  What is helpful to remember is that Christ Jesus came into the…

  Dennis Griffith

  December 11, 2014

  Christmas, Mercy Ministry

  Advent Conspiracy, Christianity, Christmas, compassion, Incarnation, Mercy Ministry