What Christian Leaders Can Learn from Beyoncé’s Homecoming

From Think Christian:

“Beyoncé’s vision for Homecoming was bigger than her. It was a celebration of the African-American experience and a testament to the importance of a vision of flourishing beyond oneself. Paul’s final encouragement in 1 Thessalonians is all about the beauty of life in community, the importance of building one another up so that even the weak and fainthearted might live holy lives on earth and share in the beauty of heaven upon Christ’s return. Homecoming is a love letter to the African-American community, meant to spark pride and creative vision. The Christian life lived in community is a labor of love, a work of faith, a testimony of the power of the Holy Spirit and the steadfastness of Christ’s love. Homecoming is an invitation to community, a vision of home for those who do not often see themselves in places like Coachella. The life of Christ is an invitation into a community who are looking for an even better home, but who are committed, in the meantime, “to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.”

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