The Necessity of Lament in Troubled Times  With Guest Soong-Chan Rah

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Soong-Chan Rah is the Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism and Church Renewal at Fuller Theological Seminary. He holds a ThD from Duke Divinity School, with a primary field of study in theology and ethics, and a secondary field of study in American evangelical history. He also holds an MDiv and a DMin, with a concentration in urban ministry leadership, from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a ThM from Harvard University, with a thesis on the immigrant church. Dr Rah has authored or coauthored over a half dozen books, many of which have won awards. He is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, and a member of the Academy for Evangelism in Theological Education, American Academy of Religion, and American Society of Missiology. He has spoken widely on the topics of the witness of the church, cross-cultural ministry, and social justice.For reflection & discussion:What stood out to you most from the sermon, and why?How does this message challenge or affirm your current understanding of God or faith?Was there a specific story, scripture, or phrase that you found especially meaningful or difficult?How can we live this out together in our daily lives or as a group?What is one step you feel invited to take this week in response to the sermon?