The 13-million-member United Methodist Church is shattering, and traditionalists are building a new Global Methodist Church committed to theological and ethical Christian orthodoxy. Are the new wineskins of a new denomination preferable to remaining a faithful witness within an old denomination? There are pluses and minuses to each, and neither offers a straight and smooth path.
Moving Forward – 5 Indicators of a Strong and Spiritually Healthy Church
...those who lead the church think about it and therefore evaluate it differently than those who attend. We need to understand the lens through which people view the church and lead accordingly without sacrificing the mission.
What Constitutes a Church?
This article is excerpted from Divergent Church: The Bright Promise of Alternative Faith Communities by Tim Shapiro with Kara Faris.
4 Differences Between Being Prophetic And Just Being A Jerk
...if you have a public platform, or follow Christian leaders who do, here are four signs that reveal when someone has left the realm of being a prophetic voice and ventured into jerk territory.
7 Reasons Why the Gospel of John is So Special
...what exactly makes John so different? Given that John loves the number seven—as one example among many, his gospel is structured around seven “signs”—let me offer seven things that makes John so special.
Wonder as Evangelism: Using the Heavens to Get to Heaven
As Christians ponder how best to share their faith with friends and family, some may find it helpful to look up in wonder—not just to God but also to the stars.
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