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We just elected a whole slate of new leaders in our communities, states, and nation. Do you know that your life can impact those who are in public office?
Our elected officials need the support of the church but what does that support mean for them and for us? Chris Brooks talks with State Senator John Crane about how we can serve our communities in ways that open doors for our witness!
EQUIPPERS - Our next EQUIPPER WEBINAR is next Thursday, Nov. 14!
Topic: "Beyond Politic: a Christian Response"
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John B. Crane is the founder of the Sagamore Leadership Initiative, Inc., a leadership development non-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, whose mission is “to equip next-generation leaders to influence our culture for Good.” More recently, he created JBC Leadership Strategies, through which he and his team provide leadership equipping and consulting. John was elected to the Indiana State Senate and served two terms from 2016 through 2024. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and psychology from Taylor University and a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Trinity International University. He also studied Christian apologetics through a program at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford.
John and his wife, Jean, live just outside of Indianapolis with their four children
Chris Brooks is the senior pastor of Woodside Bible Church, a multisite congregation across the Detroit metropolitan area. Chris served for 20 years as the senior pastor of Evangel Ministries, a thriving 1,600-member church in the heart of Detroit. He also served as the campus dean of Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan. A popular Detroit radio host since 2005, Chris is the author of Kingdom Dreaming and Urban Apologetics. He graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Finance, completed his MA in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, and graduated from the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Yodit, are the proud parents of six children: Christopher, Zewditu, Cameron, Judah, Sophia, and Christyana.
Equipped with Chris Brooks encourages you to grow spiritually, think critically, and live compassionately in your community. Interact with Chris as he empowers you to live out the gospel in a rapidly changing culture. This live, one-hour program, airing weekdays at noon CT, features special guests and welcomes your participation by callling in and by plugging in through social media.