Embracing a Cross-Shaped Life: Redefining Community and Leadership Through Humility and Service

Episode • Oct 4, 2021 • 1h 3m

Discover how embracing a cross-shaped life transforms our understanding of community, leadership, and service. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford explore what it means to live in the way of Jesus, redefining greatness through humility and self-sacrificial love demonstrated on the cross.

Key Takeaways:

Cruciformity Explained – Understanding the concept of living a cross-shaped life and how it redefines our approach to leadership and community.
Redefining Greatness – Exploring Jesus's teachings on leadership as servanthood, moving away from selfish ambition toward self-sacrifice.
Using Privilege for Others – Discussing how to leverage our rights and advantages for the benefit of others, following the example of Jesus.
Community and Justice – Examining how a cross-shaped community embodies justice, lifts up the marginalized, and fosters true unity.
Hermeneutical Humility – Reflecting on the importance of approaching scripture with humility and openness to being challenged.

Resources Mentioned:

Richard Hays – Insights on community, cross, and new creation.
Michael Gorman – Writings on cruciformity and living a cross-shaped life.
Philippians 2:1-11 – The Christ Hymn and its implications for Christian life.
Gospels of Mark 8-10 – Jesus's teachings on suffering, service, and leadership.
Timothy Gombis – Discussions on embodying the Jesus story.
Midnight Mass (Netflix series) – Cultural reflections on religion and belief.

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