The early church was at its best when it was young and unsteady on its feet. It has consistently been a victim of its own success yet a victor in persecution. The wilderness period of today may be uncomfortable, but it’s also thrilling. Even as we hear so many voices of lamentation, we hear others whispering with excitement, “Something is happening—what will God do next?” Leonard Sweet, professor, author, and visionary, likes what he sees. Where others speak of this present darkness, he sees the