The news: A Christianity Today essay pushes back on the idea that theology is reserved for academics and ministry professionals. The author recounts a church friend declining a theology reading group because she didn't consider herself "intellectual enough" — and argues that this kind of self-exclusion is both common and harmful to healthy church formation.
Why it matters for church leaders: In many Indian churches, theological education is siloed among ordained leaders, while congregation members are expected to receive — not think. This creates passive church culture and leaves members unprepared to disciple others, answer hard questions, or navigate false teaching on their own.
The takeaway: Consider launching a simple, non-academic theology discussion group in your church — even 6 people reading one short book together builds a more rooted congregation.
Source: Christianity Today
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