Show Notes
A community that loves: A talk by Steve Midgley at the BCUK Growing a Culture of Care event in Bournemouth, November 2025. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ephesians 4 03:05 Living a Life Worthy of the Calling 05:57 The Struggles of Church Life 09:07 The Nature of Trouble in Our Lives 11:48 The Call to Care and Cure 15:01 God's Transformative Work in Us 17:52 The Foundation of Love in the Church 21:01 Growing in Knowledge of God's Love 23:58 Reflecting God's Love in Community 26:58 The Pursuit of Maturity in the Church 29:49 Serving One Another in Love 32:59 The Importance of Unity and Diversity 36:02 The Call to Serve Like Christ 39:05 Living Out the Put Off, Put On Principle 42:03 Speaking the Truth in Love 44:58 Conclusion and Prayer
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