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.
Keywords
love, spirituality, new church, Christian faith, compassion, community, meditation, personal growth, ministry, interfaith dialogue
Summary
In 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.
Takeaways
Love 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.”
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Love
05:57 Connecting with God
11:56 The New Christian Perspective
17:51 Living the Good Life
23:53 The Call to Ministry
30:02 Vision for the Future
34:37 The Mission of the New Church
39:14 Signs of the New Heaven
45:15 The Power of Compassion
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
