Redeemer Presbyterian Church (indianapolis)

Key Questions: When it comes to politics, what role does the local church play? How should this play out in the church “gathered” vs. “scattered”? In what ways might the church bring the Lordship of Jesus to bear on pressing issues and political questions?

Key Questions: Besides voting, what practical ways can we promote good in the political sphere?

Key questions: How should the ninth commandment shape our speech, media habits, and the way we interact with political sparring partners?

Key questions: What does it look like to process disappointment in politics? How do we stay motivated when perfect justice/righteousness/shalom isn’t available this side of glory? How might the promise of Christ’s coming restoration impact the way we engage here and now?

Sam talks about "politics for exiles," and focuses on what it looks like to seek the welfare of our communities as people whose first allegiance is to the Kingdom of God. See class materials at www.redeemindy.org/politics.