Dwelling with others as a Person of Peace - Eric Stovall

Our Speaker, Eric Stovall, is a missionary with his family in Nakuru, Kenya. In this profound exploration of God's mission, we're invited to reframe our understanding of evangelism and discipleship. Rather than starting with ecclesiology (how to build the church), we're challenged to begin with theology - who God is. The mission of God is His sovereign initiative to make Himself known and glorified among all nations, encompassing creation, redemption, and ultimate restoration. This mission flows from God's very nature as a relational, loving, holy, and just being. We're reminded that we're not just characters in God's story, but active participants in His ongoing work. The incarnation of Jesus, as described in John 1:14, serves as the ultimate example of God's missional nature - the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. This challenges us to move beyond impersonal evangelism methods and instead embody Christ's example of dwelling with others, bringing God's presence into our neighborhoods and relationships.