It’s a way of life. But it starts small.
Environmentalist McKibben Says the Sun Can Save Earth from Climate Disaster
Environmentalist Bill McKibben considers himself a big fan of “Brother Sun,” as his ecological spiritual ancestor, Saint Francis, termed Earth’s star in his famous canticle.
Often considered the godfather of the contemporary environmental movement, McKibben’s new book, Here Comes the Sun: A Last Change for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization, argues that solar power is no longer an “alternative fuel” but has outpaced fossil fuels as the cheapest and most efficient way to generate power for humanity’s needs.
The key now, he says, is to propel the rising solar power movement forward despite massive resistance from the fossil-fuel industry and its political enablers.
Also See: Spain Achieves Historic Milestone: First Weekday with 100% Renewable Power on the National Grid; Trump’s war on windmills started in Scotland. Now he’s taking it globalFor a small Charlotte church, selling some land has meant finding its soul
Newell Presbyterian is part of a growing trend of declining congregations with underutilized space, excess land or deteriorating buildings that are selling or leasing some of their land for affordable housing.
New Jersey church drops effort to open shelter for unhoused people
The leaders of Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River, New Jersey, will not fight the town’s refusal to grant them a zoning variance to open a 17-bed overnight shelter on its campus.
These rural radio stations are a lifeline for their communities. Trump’s cuts threaten their future
Since Republicans last month slashed over $1bn in funds designated for public broadcasting, non-commercial TV and radio stations around the country have been reeling.
Public radio and TV have been a part of my life for more than 70 odd years--Morning Edition, the local news, classical music, Thistle & Shamrock, Fiona Richie, Garrison Keeler and the Prairie Home Companion, Nature, Nova, Wild Kingdom, Masterpiece Theater, Dr. Who, Hercule Periot, Miss Marple, Lord Peter Whimsey.One of the Most Important Conflict Management Lessons I’ve Ever Learned
I don’t like conflict. And, I can so fret about conflict that I let it consume me and rob me of sleep. It’s as if I simply can’t let it go, even though I try my best to leave it with the Lord. I know better, but it’s still hard. I know better because I can point back to conflict after conflict and talk about several truths that I’ve learned over the years.
Flourishing Through the Word: Why Bible Engagement is Essential
How can pastors and church leaders help the people in their congregations flourish through discipleship that’s rooted in the Bible?
Reading the Bible for the Ten Thousandth Time
By instinct we know that first-time readers of the Bible need guidance. But long-time readers need help too. In this article we’ll explore some of the ways to combat boredom and lethargy for experienced Bible readers.
The Least Attended Church Gathering
...it is a sad reality of the church in the Western world that the prayer meeting is "the least attended church gathering."
Youth and Ministry: Why This Combination Packs a Punch
Why are youth and ministry such a powerful combination? Read on to learn why teenagers are well-equipped to serve—and how.
Don’t Miss It: The One Thing That Changes Everything in Youth Ministry
Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer. When you and your leaders live out a Gospel Advancing lifestyle and disciple your teenagers to do the same — training them to model Gospel Advancing with their friends — your ministry will begin to thrive in ways you’ve only hoped for.
Children’s Ministry Ideas for Small Churches Make a Big Impact on Kids
Children’s ministry ideas for small churches fill a big need. Most Christian congregations are smaller and have limited resources. But that doesn’t mean small churches can’t have a big impact on faith development.
According to Lifeway Research, 57% of Protestant churches draw 100 or fewer adults per Sunday. Only a fraction—less than 2%—have 1,000 or more worshipers weekly. So while many Christians attend large churches, most church bodies are small. Most kidmin programs operate in smaller settings, too.
Passion Church: Doughnuts and Disciples It’s not very often that a craving for doughnut holes turns into a holy mandate, but that’s what Lead Pastor Brian Royer of Passion Church in Parrish, Florida, says happened one Monday evening while out with his wife.
Should You Share the Gospel with Your Catholic Friends?
It t is a question that seems to arise time and again and year after year: How should Protestants relate to Roman Catholics?
Witness When the Vibe Shifts
Have you heard the vibe has shifted? Whether you call it a quiet revival, the surprising rebirth in belief in God, or something more modest, it appears there is a new sense of openness towards Christianity. Christians may have felt increasingly sidelined in the recent past, but now, at least in some circles, we are being given a hearing where we weren’t before. Something of this phenomenon has been reflected in my own local experience. There has been a steady trickle of young people who are seeking answers to big questions and are willing to listen to what their Christian friends have to say. Perhaps you have seen the same in your own context. That raises the question, how should we conduct ourselves when we feel we are finally given a hearing?
Flourishing Through the Word: Why Bible Engagement is Essential
How can pastors and church leaders help the people in their congregations flourish through discipleship that’s rooted in the Bible?
Reading the Bible for the Ten Thousandth Time
By instinct we know that first-time readers of the Bible need guidance. But long-time readers need help too. In this article we’ll explore some of the ways to combat boredom and lethargy for experienced Bible readers.
The Least Attended Church Gathering
...it is a sad reality of the church in the Western world that the prayer meeting is "the least attended church gathering."
Youth and Ministry: Why This Combination Packs a Punch
Why are youth and ministry such a powerful combination? Read on to learn why teenagers are well-equipped to serve—and how.
Don’t Miss It: The One Thing That Changes Everything in Youth Ministry
Putting evangelism at the center of your disciple-making strategy is the game-changer. When you and your leaders live out a Gospel Advancing lifestyle and disciple your teenagers to do the same — training them to model Gospel Advancing with their friends — your ministry will begin to thrive in ways you’ve only hoped for.
Children’s Ministry Ideas for Small Churches Make a Big Impact on Kids
Children’s ministry ideas for small churches fill a big need. Most Christian congregations are smaller and have limited resources. But that doesn’t mean small churches can’t have a big impact on faith development.
According to Lifeway Research, 57% of Protestant churches draw 100 or fewer adults per Sunday. Only a fraction—less than 2%—have 1,000 or more worshipers weekly. So while many Christians attend large churches, most church bodies are small. Most kidmin programs operate in smaller settings, too.
Passion Church: Doughnuts and Disciples It’s not very often that a craving for doughnut holes turns into a holy mandate, but that’s what Lead Pastor Brian Royer of Passion Church in Parrish, Florida, says happened one Monday evening while out with his wife.
Should You Share the Gospel with Your Catholic Friends?
It t is a question that seems to arise time and again and year after year: How should Protestants relate to Roman Catholics?
Witness When the Vibe Shifts
Have you heard the vibe has shifted? Whether you call it a quiet revival, the surprising rebirth in belief in God, or something more modest, it appears there is a new sense of openness towards Christianity. Christians may have felt increasingly sidelined in the recent past, but now, at least in some circles, we are being given a hearing where we weren’t before. Something of this phenomenon has been reflected in my own local experience. There has been a steady trickle of young people who are seeking answers to big questions and are willing to listen to what their Christian friends have to say. Perhaps you have seen the same in your own context. That raises the question, how should we conduct ourselves when we feel we are finally given a hearing?
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