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It\u2019s a good time to remind ourselves that whatever your national citizenship, believers are first and foremost \u201cchildren of the kingdom\u201d (Matthew 13:38).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With all that in mind, the BA editorial team has selected \u201cKingdom People\u201d as our 2025 theme. What do kingdom people look like, and how do they relate to, and interact with, the kingdoms of this world?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2025 we will examine six kingdom dispositions that set us apart <em>from the world<\/em>, yet <em>for the world<\/em>. These core characteristics are essential to us because they\u2019re found in and flow from the very character and person of King Jesus. They should define His followers as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on our journey to understand what it means to be children of the King in the world today. Send your article submissions to <em>jason.overman@cog7.org<\/em>. 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