Reflecting on both the Creation narrative of Genesis 1 and also Paul's image in 1 Corinthians 12 of the church as being like a body, comprised of so many different and complementing parts, Annie encourages us reflect on why we should seek to become more diverse in our church family. Firstly, we do so because Jesus embodied engaging with those who were the outsiders of society in his day; and secondly, because we are part of God's family, which extends across the globe; across time; and across boundaries.
Reflecting on both the Creation narrative of Genesis 1 and also Paul's image in 1 Corinthians 12 of the church as being like a body, comprised of so many different and complementing parts, Annie encourages us reflect on why we should seek to become more diverse in our church family. Firstly, we do so because Jesus embodied engaging with those who were the outsiders of society in his day; and secondly, because we are part of God's family, which extends across the globe; across time; and across boundaries.