We will be using David Platt's Counter Culture Bible study as part of our  studies of the Scriptures during the Summer 2015. This study will be offered at our Thursday night session only.

Like the study we have recently done with Rick Warren, David Platt is also pointing towards Christians allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts. With this additional look at Romans 12:2 we will be asked to consider how our belief in the gospel compels us to react counter to our culture around us. A study I feel is straight from the heart of our Lord. A study which asks us to consider the cross God has asked US to pick up and carry at a time like this.

                                                  In Christ,
                                                 Kelly Dixon

David Platt believes that the truths of the gospel should compel us to a contrite, compassionate, and courageous personal response to social issues in the culture. Using biblical foundations, practical illustrations, and personal exhortations, this study is a pointed yet winsome call for readers to faithfully follow Christ in counter cultural ways. There will be a cost. There will be a reward. Do Christians in the contemporary church have the courage to counter the culture?

Dr. David Platt, the president of the International Mission Board, is deeply devoted to Christ and His Word. David’s first love in ministry is making disciples and sharing, showing, and teaching God’s Word in everyday life. He has traveled extensively to serve alongside church leaders throughout the United States and around the world.
A lifelong learner, David has earned two undergraduate and three advanced degrees. He holds a bachelor of arts and bachelor of arts in journalism from the University of Georgia and a master of divinity, a master of theology, and a doctor of philosophy from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
David previously served at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary as the dean of chapel and an assistant professor of expository preaching and apologetics, the staff evangelist at Edgewater Baptist Church in New Orleans, and the senior pastor of The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama. David has written several books, including Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, and Counter Culture.
David founded Radical (Radical.net), a ministry devoted to serving churches and disseminating disciple-making resources to make the gospel known in all nations.
David and his wife, Heather, have four children: Caleb, Joshua, Mara Ruth, and Isaiah.