Perceptions...

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The average young adult in the United States perceives Christians much different than Jesus ever planned for his people. We must discuss this. We must realize the perceptions that are out there.

Let's talk. Let's change. Let's reshape how people view followers of Jesus.

Discussion points from Gabe Lyons:

Perception: Christians are Anti-homosexual
Solution - Show compassion. Show comapssion and love regardless of lifestyle. We need to communicate that homosexual sin is not the only sexual sin taking place in our culture. We need to love them and let God work trough us.

Perception: Christians are judgmental
Solution: Show grace and find the good in people.

Perception: Christians are hypocritical
Solution: be authentic. Christian need to be transparent about their flaws.

Perception: Christians are about Proselytizing (Just get people saved!)
Solution: Cultivate relationships and environments where others can be transformed by God.
People who are not Christians should not be "targets." Just build relationships. No gospel dump.

Perception: Christians are sheltered
Solution: Be informed. Be engaged in culture. Offer sophisticated responses to the issues people face.