Be Love: "The mission is on."

Bob Kwesi Hagan is the residential pastor for the New Church Convention in Ghana, Africa. He is a seminary graduate at the GTU in Berkeley. Bob has a mission to make the Hon. Swedenborg's name a household name in Ghana. He is also an artist using music as a model of regeneration and restoration of our human condition, which is his ultimate agenda.Keywordslove, spirituality, new church, Christian faith, compassion, community, meditation, personal growth, ministry, interfaith dialogueSummaryIn this enlightening conversation, Sage and Bob Hagen explore the profound themes of love, spirituality, and the essence of being a new Christian. They discuss the importance of connecting with God, the journey of personal growth, and the call to ministry. The dialogue emphasizes the need for compassion, community, and the mission of spreading the teachings of the new church to a broader audience. The conversation culminates in a hopeful vision for the future, highlighting the signs of a new heaven and the importance of inner peace.TakeawaysLove is the driving force behind our spiritual journey.Connecting with God requires deep meditation and contemplation.Living a good life is essential for salvation.Being a new Christian involves practical works of charity and goodness.The mission of the new church is to spread its teachings to the masses.Inner peace is crucial for external peace in the world.Compassion is necessary for building a supportive community.Active participation in church strengthens individual faith.The new church encourages free will in choosing to follow God.The journey of faith is a continuous process of regeneration. Sound Bites“God is the absolute love that I’m feeling.”“Encourage yourself in the Lord,”“It is a wonderful challenge to be a New Christian.”“This is a brand new faith.”“It is only the good of life that is going to save us.”“We are not in the old church.”“The mission is on.”“We cannot keep the doctrine in within the circles of the new church alone.”“Let’s congregate.”“We need to love him back.”Chapters00:00 The Journey of Love05:57 Connecting with God11:56 The New Christian Perspective17:51 Living the Good Life23:53 The Call to Ministry30:02 Vision for the Future34:37 The Mission of the New Church39:14 Signs of the New Heaven45:15 The Power of CompassionOur Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit worshipislife.substack.com