John also spoke on the notion of pastoring vs preaching, being of service to yourself and loved ones first, his thoughts on pastors who defied quarantine, and gives a word of encouragement. John wrote the book for people who find the act of prayer difficult and you can read more below: John Onwuchekwa, a Southern Baptist Church planter, said SBC leaders’ ties to President Donald Trump and the denomination’s inability to deal with issues of race and justice meant he could not. John a few years back wrote a free book on prayer which was the impetus for me to talk to him for this #COVIDconversations. Prayer was never meant to be a merely personal exercise with personal benefits, but a discipline that reminds us how we’re. Along with biblical insights, John Onwuchekwa weaves together meaningful challenges that even from difficult beginnings, we can continue to trust Gods path. John came and talked a lot about what it means to have faith in times of adversity, especially a he pastors a church in the West End. In his book, Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church, John Onwuchekwa says, God is not just my Father, but Our Father These two words remind us that we’re both children of God and siblings to each other. This hope-filled exploration of this biblical book of wisdom turns our attention to what our true purpose is and how to let that purpose shape our relationships, career, and life choices. The conversation focused primarily on prayer during the time of pandemic and the role of faith during hard times.įor many COVID-19 has been something that’s been hard to process and doubly difficult for those who believe in God. My latest #COVIDconversations, is with Pastor John Onwuchekwa of Cornerstone Church in the West End. Pastor John Onwuchekwa of Cornerstone Church in the West End (L) and me (R).
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