Introduction to 2015

Shawn McCraney's teaching challenges organized Christianity by advocating for a faith based on a personal, contextual relationship with Christ rather than adherence to traditional doctrines and institutional practices that may not align with biblical teachings. By emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing and questioning established beliefs, he urges believers to embrace a spiritually driven approach centered on truth and personal experience with God, outlining his own journey away from both Mormonism and Evangelical Christianity due to perceived inconsistencies with scripture.

Shawn emphasizes the need for both Mormonism and Christianity to address traditions and practices that stray from biblical teachings, proposing an examination of historical and modern stances to find common ground. He plans to explore various topics such as biblical inerrancy, missional methods, gender roles, and more, to encourage a forward-thinking approach to Christianity while identifying and overcoming obstacles rooted in tradition and dogmatism.

The teaching by Shawn highlights the aspects of church ministries like IWANA and groups, focuses on benevolence through initiatives such as Christmas programs and feeding the poor, and discusses the role of Christian education in schools and colleges. It also delves into the power of money in religious contexts and contrasts subjective versus objective religion.