Introduction

Forge was birthed out of the realization of a cultural crisis. What has already happened in the church of Europe and Australia is now happening in America. More and more individuals are disconnected and disinterested in church and faith as we know it. There are many significant cultural barriers to effectively communicating (through announcement and demonstration) the good news of the Kingdom and we must rethink whether or not our current methods are as effective as they once were. Understanding the cultural crisis is essential if we hope to have a lasting paradigm shift and a new lens for living out our faith.

Curriculum: Watch

Curriculum: Read

• Shaping of Things to Come - Chapter 1 - 2

Action

• Before the next session, take time to prayer walk your neighborhood. Use the Exegetical Walk resource as a guide for your walk and further conversations with your cohort or others.

Reflection

• Reflect on your learnings from this week. Also, reflect on your prayer walk, as well as, any conversations you had. What new insights have you gained? What are the personal implications of your learnings? Journal your reflections.

Additional Resource

• Mi Experiencia de Crisis - Jaimie Jimenez (VIDEO)
• Understanding Crisis, Alan Hirsch (VIDEO)
• Catalysts for Ecclesiological Shift, Alan Hirsch (PDF)
• Exegetical Walk (PDF)