Richard Niebuhr’s seminal work Christ and Culture was the most-discussed book during my time as a student at Fuller Seminary. It showed up on nearly every class reading list and was a constant source of conversation — for good reason. In it, Niebuhr provides both a description of and prescription for followers of Jesus to engage their culture.
Years later, I still find myself looking back to Niebuhr’s words, particularly being a pastor in New York City, a place full of art and culture. That’s one of the reasons I love doing ministry here — not just because I can engage the art, but also the artists. I try to take the time to listen to their work and identify the questions and longings behind it.
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