About the Guest(s):Amy Gannett is a theologian, author, and church planter who, alongside her husband, founded Trinity Church in Greenville, North Carolina. With a background that includes studying at Moody Bible Institute and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Gannett is passionate about teaching the Word of God and equipping individuals with theological education. She is the creator of Tiny Theologians, a line of discipleship tools for children, and runs the Bible Study Schoolhouse, offering accessible Bible study resources. Her book, "Fix Your Eyes," bridges the gap between theology and worship, aiming to make systematic theology approachable and applicable to daily life.Episode Summary:In this thought-provoking episode of Renewal Cast, host Colt Robinson has an enlightening conversation with guest Amy Gannett, shining a light on the transformative power of biblical and theological study in daily worship. Gannett, an accomplished author, and educator, shares her journey from seminary student to church planter and the practical tools she has developed to foster spiritual growth across all ages.Amy Gannett delves into her experiences in church planting and the challenges of integrating academic theology into a vibrant, active faith. She discusses the origins of her book "Fix Your Eyes," highlighting the importance of understanding doctrines like the Union with Christ and their real-world implications on worship. Amy also illuminates her other ventures, Tiny Theologians and the Bible Study Schoolhouse, which provide engaging, theologically rich resources for children and adults alike.Key Takeaways:
- Amy Gannett discusses the process of church planting and her journey from reluctance to embracing its missional value and the unique network of church planters she belongs to.
- The pivotal role of the ecumenical creeds and protestant confessions are discussed, emphasizing how they help Christians distinguish between the essentials and non-essentials of faith.
- Gannett explains the doctrine of the Union with Christ and its ability to impact daily worship, highlighting the book's aim to connect deep theological truths with practical daily life.
- Tiny Theologians and the Bible Study Schoolhouse are Gannett's platforms that provide discipleship resources for kids and Bible study materials aimed at nurturing spiritual growth in a manageable time frame.
- Amy shares her personal life, speaking about the joy found in balancing ministry work with family time and the discipleship of her daughters.
- "Church plants are really sexy right now… But for [my husband], he's sort of just in it for the long haul."
- "I wanted to take time and study church history… it was so life-giving to me to have that closed hand on the essentials and an open hand on the nonessentials."
- "We are actually united to the person of Jesus Christ in salvation. And because we are united to him, everything that he gained is ours by means of union."
- "The doctrine of union with Christ breaks [salvation] out of its sort of conversion and glorification landmarks… it makes it come into full reality."
- "I'm accountable to God for the discipleship that happens in my home in the same way that I'm accountable for the girls that he has entrusted to me."
- Amy Gannett's book: "Fix Your Eyes"
- Discipleship resources for children: Tiny Theologians (Tiny Theologians website)
- Bible study materials for adults: Bible Study Schoolhouse