265. How Can We Shine the Gospel at the Realm Makers Expo?

In just 1.5 months, the inaugural Realm Makers Expo will arrive in Grand Rapids. Like the continuing Realm Makers writers conference, this event marks a fantastic chance for Christian fans and creatives to meet with like-minded believers in Jesus. But any big Christian-led conference also attracts people who like biblical virtues and ideas as well as Christians ourselves, yet are not truly believers. How then can we best shine the gospel at Realm Makers?

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1. Shine gospel light to conference organizers

• Speaking personally, Scott and Becky Minor and many work hard on this.
• This year it’s even more challenging: local events, writers’ event, plus Expo.
• Pray for them, love them, respect the enormity of this organizing labor!
• If you’re a conference vet, volunteer. If you’re new, thank organizers a lot.
• Something Stephen liked about Blue Ridge: real thank-you notes. Try these?

2. Shine gospel light to your spiritual family

• All types of Christian brothers and sisters attend Realm Makers every year.
• Many come from denominations and traditions very unlike our own.
• Special concern this year: political rancor. This calls for wise interactions.
• Conversations may turn quickly “spiritual.” Share your opinions peacefully.
• We’re here to tell stories, not install signs yelling at folks to stay off lawns.

3. Shine gospel light to neighboring nonbelievers

• Finally, Realm Makers already has nonbelievers attending to learn craft.
• Realm Makers is not a church or spiritual ministry. It’s an organization.
• The conference is led by strong Christians, yet seeks wisdom from anyone.
• You will likely find heretics and Mormons (big fantasy fans) at the Expo.
• Adapt principles from chapter 2, yet maintain winsome biblical boundaries.
• For example, if I met a Mormon, I’d stress common interests in fandoms.
• But depending on atmosphere, I’d also reference our very di