Our world is fragmented into hostile tribes — and the church is not exempt. In 1 Corinthians 1:10–18, Paul confronts a divided church that has begun forming factions around personalities, status, and “impressive” leaders. Sound familiar?
In this teaching, we explore what happens when admiration turns into identity — when pastors and public leaders get lifted onto pedestals that only belong to Jesus.
A cross-shaped church is marked by humility, repentance, unity, sacrificial love, and shared leadership. And in a fractured world desperate for reconciliation, the church becomes a profoundly counter-cultural community — not because it’s perfect, but because it’s formed by the crucified Christ.
