The Pathway to Irrelevance

Aug 24, 2025    Mark Hirst

Living a relevant Christian life means sharing God's truth in ways that connect with today's world without compromising the message. It requires moving beyond religious rule-following to authentic relationship with God, willingly entering messy situations where people are hurting, avoiding getting stuck in outdated methods, and staying synchronized with the Holy Spirit's leading. Jesus demonstrated this perfectly by meeting people at their point of need while maintaining truth. Relevance isn't about being cool or trendy—it's about impact and effective communication that makes faith matter in people's real lives. By focusing on relationship over religion, entering life's messes, embracing new methods while preserving the message, and staying in sync with God's Spirit, Christians can live lives that truly matter.