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God's Kingdom & Politics
The Exchange exists to provide a forum for GLC collaboration surrounding important current topics for the church. This year's focus will be on God's Kingdom and our country's politics.
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The 2024 Presidential Election season brought with it a growing sense of division and polarization, both across the wider American society and within Brethren in Christ churches. As our people grapple with the emerging political realities of 2025 and beyond, it is important to center our identities in the work of God’s Kingdom, which is global in scale, personal in impact, and will outlast the rulers of this present age.
Most of us approach political conversations with preconceptions that block us from truly listening to other people and ideas. The Exchange aims to invest in building bridges by opening our hearts, minds, and conversations to a place a little beyond our usual comfort zones.
We will host online sessions approximately once every 4-6 weeks (schedule below) featuring topical presentations (30 minutes) and a considerable amount of discussion time (1 hour) for pastors to talk, listen, stretch. The Exchange is also providing a private Facebook page to promote continued discussion between sessions.
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Who is this for?
All GLC pastors and associate pastors.
Why Participate?
The Exchange is providing an opportunity for pastors to think outside our own boxes and rebuild bridges that have left gaps from church to church and neighbor to neighbor. Together we have the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16).
Something to Consider
The word "exchange" implies both give and take. In other words, come not only for yourselves but for each other too. When we choose to invest in each other, ultimately everybody gains!
Mark Your Calendars!
Schedule
All the following meetings are on Tuesdays
6:30 pm CST & 7:30 pm EST
Please check often for updates
October 21st
God's Kingdom and Our Identity
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What is an Evangelical?
November 18th
God's Kingdom in the Bible
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​How to Spot the Misuse of Scripture by Politicians & Activists
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Prooftexting: The Church is Guilty Too
January 20th
God's Multicultural Kingdom
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Race in America
February 17th
God's Multicultural Kingdom
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Race in America Part II
Date TBA
God's Kingdom and All Nations
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Racism & Immigration
Date TBA
God's Kingdom and Our Votes
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Why Do White Christians Vote Republican and Black Christians Vote Democrat?
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How Should Christians Vote?
Date TBA
The Good News of God's Kingdom
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Who are the vulnerable?: Immigrants? Seniors? People of color? Those on the ACA? How should we respond to their fears?
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Our Witness to the World: What non-believers are observing in Christendom and how they are responding.
Due to the illness and passing of Pastor Vicki's husband, the original schedule of this series was interrupted. Below are the first three events that took place prior to relaunching in October 2025.
Kickoff!
Fan into Flame
Centering Our Kingdom Identity in Times of Political Change
Thursday January 23rd - 7:00pm EST / 6:00pm CST
Friday January 24th – 2:00pm EST / 1:00pm CST
February 11th
God's Kingdom & Our Country
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Is America a Christian Nation?
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America is not the Shining City on a Hill
March 25th
God's Kingdom & The Church
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What is fueling Fundamentalism?
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Religous Liberty is NOT in danger