Saturday, March 23, 2024

Saturday's Lagniappe: 'Reaching Oral Learners with the Gospel' And More


Reaching Oral Learners with the Gospel
...between seventy and eighty percent of people in the world are oral learners.

What happens when people encounter Jesus in their own heart's language?
Nelson Mandela once said, "If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart."

White Evangelicals Want Christian Influence, Not a ‘Christian Nation’
A new study finds white evangelicals are most eager to see their faith reflected more in the government, but very few say they support Christian nationalism.

Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid far-right anti-migrant campaign
Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists and even members of Congress.

Jim Wallis calls for an American revival flowing from a ‘remnant church’
Saving American Christianity from the idolatry of religious nationalism requires the creation of a church untainted by MAGA conservatism and its lust for racial and political dominance, according to Sojourners founder Jim Wallis. The new creation would be comprised mostly of Christians accustomed to embracing theological and racial diversity and willing to evangelize those given over to white supremacist ideology, Wallis said in a webinar hosted by Robert P. Jones, president of Public Religion Research Institute.

The ‘foolish’ message every Christian believes
Christians understand and believe that without the cross, we would be lost forever. In fact, every Christian over the past 2,000 years has believed that Christ’s death on the cross is what secures our salvation. The Anglican bishop Charles Ryle (1816-1900) said, “Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.”

Don’t Give Up on Physical Bibles
Chris Polski explains why holding a physical Bible in our laps during worship has unique benefits.

Multiply Your Impact With Volunteers
Jesus spent time reaching the crowds hands on…and he also spent time developing his leaders. Ask yourself honestly: Do you regularly do both?

11 Ways To Create a Safe and Inclusive Environment
For families, keeping their kids safe is always top of mind. They want to know how you intend to protect and ensure safety while their children are in your care. Child safety encompasses more than strict adherence to policy and procedures. It also involves creating an environment that prioritizes communication and transparency, where kids feel safe and included.

6 Keys to Sharing the Gospel with Strangers
Striking up spiritual conversations can be easier than you’d think.

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