THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO CHARLIE KIRK
Pastor Frank Park | Founding and Senior Pastor
When a voice for truth and courage is silenced on this earth, the mission of the Church does not end, it intensifies. The sudden death of a leader like Charlie Kirk is a sobering reminder that our time is short, but our calling is eternal. The gates of hell will not prevail against Christ’s Church (Matthew 16:18).
Here are 6 ways the Church must respond in the face of such loss:
1. STAND IN COURAGE
A loss like this tempts us to shrink back. However, courage means stepping forward in faith, remembering that the Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
2. KEEP PREACHING THE GOSPEL
The loudest tribute to the life of a faithful servant of Jesus is not silence, but proclamation. We must preach Christ crucified and risen, in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2), advancing the mission without hesitation.
3. PRAY WITH FERVOR
Seasons of loss call us to our knees. We pray for Erika who is without her husband. We pray for their 2 children who are without their dad. We pray for the church - not only to endure, but to advance. We pray for our nation to come to repentance. We pray for revival to break forth even through sorrow.
4. STAY FAITHFUL IN THE WORK
Nothing would please the enemy more than to see this tragedy halt the advance of the Kingdom. Instead, we double-down on truth proclaiming, serving, planting, sending, preaching and discipling. Faithfulness in the seemingly small things keeps the mission moving.
5. HOLD FAST TO ETERNAL HOPE
Death is not the end. “To live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). Our hope in Christ assures us that resurrection life awaits, and that every tear will be wiped away.
6. LET LOSS FUEL REVIVAL
Throughout history, the blood of martyrs and the death of faithful witnesses has sparked movements of reformation and revival. Let grief ignite a fire to see more souls saved, more disciples made and more glory given to King Jesus.
The church’s response to this tragic loss must not be retreat, but advance. Where one voice is silenced, thousands must rise. When sorrow falls, joy in Christ must rise stronger. We honor the fallen by carrying the torch forward with courage, conviction, and Christ-like love.
Here are 6 ways the Church must respond in the face of such loss:
1. STAND IN COURAGE
A loss like this tempts us to shrink back. However, courage means stepping forward in faith, remembering that the Lord has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
2. KEEP PREACHING THE GOSPEL
The loudest tribute to the life of a faithful servant of Jesus is not silence, but proclamation. We must preach Christ crucified and risen, in season and out of season (2 Timothy 4:2), advancing the mission without hesitation.
3. PRAY WITH FERVOR
Seasons of loss call us to our knees. We pray for Erika who is without her husband. We pray for their 2 children who are without their dad. We pray for the church - not only to endure, but to advance. We pray for our nation to come to repentance. We pray for revival to break forth even through sorrow.
4. STAY FAITHFUL IN THE WORK
Nothing would please the enemy more than to see this tragedy halt the advance of the Kingdom. Instead, we double-down on truth proclaiming, serving, planting, sending, preaching and discipling. Faithfulness in the seemingly small things keeps the mission moving.
5. HOLD FAST TO ETERNAL HOPE
Death is not the end. “To live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21). Our hope in Christ assures us that resurrection life awaits, and that every tear will be wiped away.
6. LET LOSS FUEL REVIVAL
Throughout history, the blood of martyrs and the death of faithful witnesses has sparked movements of reformation and revival. Let grief ignite a fire to see more souls saved, more disciples made and more glory given to King Jesus.
The church’s response to this tragic loss must not be retreat, but advance. Where one voice is silenced, thousands must rise. When sorrow falls, joy in Christ must rise stronger. We honor the fallen by carrying the torch forward with courage, conviction, and Christ-like love.