In a day when almost every church would say they want to reach the unchurched, why isn’t it happening more often? Why are churches better known for their rhetoric about reaching the unchurched than the reality of actually doing it?
The approaching storm: Generational shift in views of financial stewardship
Church giving always has been more than a transaction. It’s been the lifeblood of Christian community and the tangible expression of our faith in action.
Third New York Episcopalian detained by ICE within a week
A third Episcopalian in the Diocese of New York was arrested and detained by U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement this week at Federal Plaza in Manhattan.
Archbishop's win at 'Alligator Alcatraz' exposes GOP religious freedom hypocrisy
This summer has brought these contradictions into sharp focus.
New Willimon Book Explores Disaffiliation of Historic South Carolina UMC
When he preached at the 175th anniversary of his home church, Bishop Will Willimon had no idea that a group was secretly working to remove the congregation from the denomination that birthed it.
Why Do So Many People Choose Anglican Parishes Over Lutheran Ones?
Why is it that so many people joining Anglican, rather than Lutheran, parishes when they are seeking for history within a Protestant context?
Against Aesthetic Medievalism in Anglican Worship
Though liturgical, the liberal theology of the Episcopal Church discouraged many evangelicals from considering the Anglican tradition. Recently, the creation of the more conservative Anglican Church in North America in 2010 has provided an attractive option. This new-found love for all things liturgical may overlook, however, an important question: how much of what today's pilgrims associate with Anglicanism is actually Anglican? The answer may surprise many of the faithful traveling on the Canterbury Trail. Careful historical investigation paints a different picture from what many have come to assume.
How to Balance Structure & Spontaneity in Worship
How do we create a healthy balance between structure and spontaneity in worship?
The Best Preaching Habit You Haven’t Started Yet
Pastor, don’t go through a single day without collecting something for a future sermon.
The question we need to ask ourselves when we read any part of the Bible
Anyone who has read JRR Tolkien’s great masterpiece The Lord of the Rings will be aware that it is an extremely complex piece of literature.
Partner With Schools and Discover the Joy of Local Outreach Follow this ministry’s lead to partner with schools and bless them with the love of Jesus.
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