Why Witchcraft Is on the Rise
Americans’ interest in spell-casting tends to wax as instability rises and trust in establishment ideas plummets. Read More
Three Lessons from Simon the Magician
Last Lord’s Day in our congregation we were confronted by the unsettling figure of Simon the Magician in our series in the book of Acts (8.9-24). Luke seems to include his story in his treatment of the Samaritan church for the same kind of reason he includes Ananias and Sapphira in his chronicle of the Jerusalem church: to serve as a sobering warning to all churches. In particular he is a warning of at least three things.... Read More
10 Questions Churches Should Ask Their Gen Z Members
Listening well to emerging young adults will offer new insights into the challenges (and opportunities) the church will face in the coming decades as these young adults gradually take their places in our neighborhoods, workplaces, and pews—if they do. Read More
Why Christians Should Never Retire
Christians may be free to “retire” from their occupation, but as disciples of Christ we aren’t ever free to retire from serving God and others. If we’re fortunate enough to be freed from the demands of working for a living, that opens a door of opportunity to do more work for the kingdom using the wisdom, experience, talents, and resources the Holy Spirit has given us through a lifetime of discipleship. Read More
The Hidden Truth Behind Bivocational Ministry
Bivocational ministry is really more an issue of salary and paperwork. In reality, there is no such thing as part-time ministry. You’d have a better chance at finding Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. Read More
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