Storm The Gates Core Teachings Of The Christian Faith: The Church with Bishops Leah Gregory and Mike Lowry
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Mar 4, 2026 Leah Hitty Gregory, a Global Methodist bishop offering pastoral reflections on oneness in Christ and church life. Mike Lowry, Bishop Emeritus and theological teacher, explains Methodist ecclesiology and doctrine. They explore the catechism’s role in discipleship. They define the church as Christ’s community, unpack four traditional marks, contrast oneness with cultural unity, and celebrate diverse faithful congregations.
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Church As Christ's Community
- The church is primarily Christ's community, not an institution or personal project, centered on Christ as head (Colossians 1:18) and Matthew 16's "my church" claim.
- Bishop Mike Lowry highlights the four marks: unity, holiness, catholicity, and apostolicity as core identifiers of true church life.
Oneness Versus Mere Unity
- Distinguish oneness in Christ from mere human unity; oneness is surrender to Christ's lordship, not compromise for agreement.
- Bishop Leah Hitty Gregory contrasts Western emphasis on unity with Orthodox emphasis on being one under Christ.
Orthodox Priest's Lesson On Unity
- Bishop Leah recounts lunch at the Jerusalem Council where an Orthodox priest challenged Western approaches to unity.
- That priest told her Westerners seek unity instead of oneness under Christ, shaping her view of ecclesiology.
