What do we do when dark events sweep across our nation and affect us close to home? How do we respond as pastors and leaders when current events affect our congregation so deeply?
Often, when events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk occur, it can leave our sheep feeling confused, hurt, and looking for direction on how they should respond.
Helping me wade into this discussion on how we should react when we come face-to-face with darkness is my friend, Andrew Gerber. Andrew is an Associate Pastor who oversees Family Ministry and Discipleship at Lexington Community Church in Central Illinois.
In this episode, Andrew shares what a biblical response to tragedy looks like, how the church can offer care to its sheep, why horrible things occur in this world, and much more.
Listen in!
Resources:
- (BOOK) Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands
- Lexington Community Church
- Learn more about our 5-Project Biblical Counseling Blueprint Model™
- Explore the rest of our website – bcmnational.org
Key Takeaways
- We live in a sinful world. There will be times when we have to confront darkness. Bad things happen daily, and it’s only a matter of time before we need to make sense of how they impact our daily walk with the Lord.
- Recognize who the real enemy is. Satan is waging a spiritual war against all that is good. He wants to destroy the Christian family, marriages, and turn people away from the church.
- Our response should be to ground ourselves in God’s word. When we are attacked or feel downtrodden by the evil that exists, we need to turn to the Truth. Jesus has already achieved victory over evil. He is more powerful. We can trust what He says and respond firmly planted in His Word.
Meet Andrew
Andrew Gerber is an Associate Pastor who oversees Family Ministry and Discipleship at Lexington Community Church in Central Illinois. Andrew and his wife, Carlee, grew up in Illinois and have five children.
