The Swiss model was radical in its impact but did not fundamentally disturb the economic status quo. However, there were others who felt that the challenge to the Catholic Church was only the start of a much more radical reordering of society. Their version of the Reformation is often forgotten....
Stream the Luther Documentary for Free
More than five hundred years ago, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. Little did he know how the Lord would use him to ignite a movement that would change the world.
Overcoming Barriers to Planning Your Church’s Future
It’s time to dream about a better tomorrow. Stop imagining what could be and step into what is by conducting a vision planning retreat.
Read This Before You Accept That Call to Be Rector
Neal Michell gives a number of question that a prospective rector candidtate will want to ask the search committee and explains why.
10 Insights for Retiring Pastors
"How do I prepare my church for my retirement?; what are some major financial issues regarding retirement?; What do I do after I retire?"
5 Choices to Help You Lead with Optimism and Hope in the Future
You must first possess a positive outlook of the future before you can authentically lead with hope into the future.
How Did Jesus’s Stories Get Passed On?
We do not need to resolve the probably unanswerable question of how Jesus’s teachings were transmitted early on in order to recognize that the stories attributed to him in the Gospels show numerous common features and that they are not readily explained as creations by the Gospel writers but are easily explained as the records of a brilliant teacher with a profile that closely matches what we know about Jesus.
Common Fallacies in an Age of Outrage
In an online world of rampant disinformation, partisan manipulation, and systemic distrust, it’s increasingly difficult—but necessary—for Christians to follow Scripture’s injunctions to discern what’s trustworthy: “do not be deceived” (1 Cor. 6:9), “keep alert” (Eph. 6:18), “try to discern” (Eph. 5:10), “test everything” (1 Thess. 5:21), and “think” (2 Tim. 2:7).
Spiritual Maturity: 5 Signs You DON’T Have It
The question of sign of spiritual maturity seems to provoke one of the super strange conversations in the North American and Western church today.
When is Good Enough Hurting Us?
How often do Christians get comfortable with the way things are in their walk with God? What happens when Christians think we’re good enough?
Evangelism Prayers
My own Life group meets on Wednesday night. Some of our best times of community and growth happens when we go into the outlying area and talk to people about Jesus and their prayer needs. But before we do, we pray.
'Going, Going, Gone?' The Church of England and LGBTQ Part 1
"...I would like to take my reader across the English border, to see how a similar situation has unfolded in the beautiful country of Wales," writes Lisa Noland. "Though there are differences, the similarities are profound."
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