Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Empathy for immigrants sounds like Christianity 101. Here's why some say it's a sin.
A small but influential group of evangelicals argues that enforcing the law is as important as mercy, and has come to see Christian charities as the enemy.

Suspending PEPFAR: An emergency of our own making
Trump’s stop-work order came with such power and authority that, literally, it caused global momentum on fighting HIV to simply stop.

Anglican priest Calvin Robinson defrocked over Nazi-like salute 
Robinson has defended the gesture, with which he concluded his speech at the National Pro-Life Summit last week, as an ‘attempt at dry wit.’
Related articles: Calvin Robinson Defrocked for Making Gesture Resembling Nazi Salute and Calvin Robinson removed as ACC priest after 'Elon Musk salute'
In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.

The Church in Dark Times with Mike Cosper
Ever wonder, “How did we get to this moment?” as a country, as a church?

The Catholic cohort
The first White House press conference introduced us to Karoline Leavitt: articulate, assertive and intensely Catholic. She represents to us the third component of the Religious Right in the United States.

12 Concerns and Burdens Church Staff Members Have Shared with Me
I most often work with lead pastors when I consult with churches, but I do spend time with staff members, too. I also have church staff members among my students at Southeastern Seminary. As I work with staff, here are some concerns staff have expressed to me over the years....

The Advantage of Pastoral Longevity
The vast majority of churches grow by layers not by leaps. Step by step, family by family, person by person rather than jumping by hundreds at a time. Because this is true, momentum is strengthened significantly by the longevity of the pastor. A longer pastoral tenure doesn’t guarantee greater spiritual results (growth and life change), but it sets the stage for it.

4 Attributes Of Powerful Preaching
Kevin DeYoung presents four qualities of what he calls "truly good preaching–-the kind that resonates with people and the kind God tends to employ."

From Church Juice – Secrets of Great Church Websites
Website design is constantly changing. Technology evolves and design trends change. While this is not an exhaustive list, nor are the websites ranked in any order, we encourage you to use these great church websites as you look to update your own church website this year.

Youth Ministry Leader Burnout: Move From Exhaustion To Health Youth ministry leader burnout is unfortunately common. This calling brings challenges that can zap your joy. When ministry demands lead to burnout, everyone suffers. The good news? You can take steps to prevent burnout and restore your overall health. Discover ways to avoid youth ministry leader burnout so you can serve joyfully and effectively.

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