The Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas is in the early stages of forming a new worshiping community in Sterling Ranch, Colorado. It would seem to be an ideal location – a rapidly growing suburb of Denver with a high concentration of young families. Grubaugh Thomas says she couldn’t hope to do it alone.
Evangelical groups hold vigil against Trump and Musk's foreign aid cuts
The hope, said one faith leader, was to dispute the idea that Christians, 'including those that come from more conservative or evangelical leanings,' support cuts to USAID.
At Washington installation, Cardinal McElroy calls for hope, mercy and human dignity
'Mercy and compassion must be our first impulse when confronted with sin and human failure,' said the cardinal, who will fill the seat vacated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory, who retired at the beginning of this year.
10 Facts About Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde—The First Female Bishop of Washington
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a trailblazing leader in the Episcopal Church, making history as the first female bishop of Washington. Her journey is one of faith, leadership, and advocacy. Here are ten key facts about her remarkable life and career.
90 year old's secret sausage roll recipe helps raises £30,000 for church
A 90-year-old former RAF driver has helped to save his local church, after raising £30,000 through the production and sale of sausage rolls and malt loaf.
Divisions in the church can be part of God's sifting process. When a church is unhealthy, those who desire God's glory stand out. Conflict in a church reveals what is in our hearts.
Led by a Strong Pastor: 8 Signs of a Healthy Church Leadership
A strong pastor plays a crucial role in fostering healthy church leadership, ensuring that the congregation grows spiritually, relationally, and missionally. A church that is thriving under solid leadership will exhibit certain key characteristics that demonstrate its vitality and effectiveness. Here are eight signs of a healthy church leadership.
Do Your Sunday Songs Pass the Test? A Response to Brandon Ryan
On March 9, 2025, Brandon Ryan posted an article at TGC’s website that challenged us to carefully examine the biblical fidelity of the songs we sing on Sunday. I found myself in large agreement with him, except for the one song he chose to critique. He cited the song that came from Hillsong titled, “What a Beautiful Name” and specifically one line in it: “You didn’t want heaven without us.” Says Ryan....
Here are the mistakes I have made—and lessons learnt—in the 20 years since my second year at university.
Crowd Sourcing Morality
By now, I am used to seeing everything go online, whether I like it or not. Banking, shopping, dating, and even teaching online don’t surprise me anymore. Like many, I read and think about how online interaction has fundamentally changed aspects of our common life, such as our politics. But despite being a professor of ethics and religion, I failed to give much thought to where most people turn when making ethical decisions, and how the migration online could shift these processes too. And then Facebook’s algorithms brought me AITA.
Wanted: Ambidextrous Apologists
A single day. Two conversations. In the morning, defending Christianity’s sexual ethic against accusations of hate. In the afternoon, defending Christianity’s inclusive offer of grace against accusations of permissiveness.
10 Facts About Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde—The First Female Bishop of Washington
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a trailblazing leader in the Episcopal Church, making history as the first female bishop of Washington. Her journey is one of faith, leadership, and advocacy. Here are ten key facts about her remarkable life and career.
90 year old's secret sausage roll recipe helps raises £30,000 for church
A 90-year-old former RAF driver has helped to save his local church, after raising £30,000 through the production and sale of sausage rolls and malt loaf.
Seely Suffolk, holy Suffolk, so named for its many churches.Those Who Are Genuine Among You
Divisions in the church can be part of God's sifting process. When a church is unhealthy, those who desire God's glory stand out. Conflict in a church reveals what is in our hearts.
Led by a Strong Pastor: 8 Signs of a Healthy Church Leadership
A strong pastor plays a crucial role in fostering healthy church leadership, ensuring that the congregation grows spiritually, relationally, and missionally. A church that is thriving under solid leadership will exhibit certain key characteristics that demonstrate its vitality and effectiveness. Here are eight signs of a healthy church leadership.
Do Your Sunday Songs Pass the Test? A Response to Brandon Ryan
On March 9, 2025, Brandon Ryan posted an article at TGC’s website that challenged us to carefully examine the biblical fidelity of the songs we sing on Sunday. I found myself in large agreement with him, except for the one song he chose to critique. He cited the song that came from Hillsong titled, “What a Beautiful Name” and specifically one line in it: “You didn’t want heaven without us.” Says Ryan....
A number of songs that enjoy widespread popularity have questionable lyrics from a biblical and theological viwpoint. It may be just a phrase or a word. One song which comes to mind suggests that Christians have already experienced the resurrection through its choice of words.10 Mistakes I Made When Learning How to Pray
Here are the mistakes I have made—and lessons learnt—in the 20 years since my second year at university.
Crowd Sourcing Morality
By now, I am used to seeing everything go online, whether I like it or not. Banking, shopping, dating, and even teaching online don’t surprise me anymore. Like many, I read and think about how online interaction has fundamentally changed aspects of our common life, such as our politics. But despite being a professor of ethics and religion, I failed to give much thought to where most people turn when making ethical decisions, and how the migration online could shift these processes too. And then Facebook’s algorithms brought me AITA.
Wanted: Ambidextrous Apologists
A single day. Two conversations. In the morning, defending Christianity’s sexual ethic against accusations of hate. In the afternoon, defending Christianity’s inclusive offer of grace against accusations of permissiveness.
Image Credit: Lauren Grubaugh Thomas
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