Pastor Luke Barnett explains that a shift took place in 2020, and the church realized that many young people were confused about issues that the church had failed to talk about for years. The church decided to be relevant by talking about what is relevant, which includes issues like the biblical definition of marriage, abortion, and the transgender movement.
Pastor Luke discusses the pressure that some pastors feel to avoid getting involved in politics and government but argues that Christians cannot stand on the sidelines if they want to make a difference in their culture. He also emphasizes the importance of being clear about where the church stands on issues, doing so with love and sensitivity. The church's outreach efforts, such as rescuing and feeding people, have given them a platform to be strong and bold in their stance for truth. He concludes by encouraging Christians to embrace risk and step into the fire, as God has placed them in this time in history on purpose and for a purpose.
