How can churches make the most of the beginning of a new school year? Jason Gant shares that churches have a unique opportunity to engage families adjusting to new routines and demands as the school year begins. By aligning church activities with school schedules, churches can support families in building spiritual rhythms. Matching the school calendar’s energy can help the church become an integral part of families’ lives.
10 Signs You’re Attending a Great Church
Of course there are no perfect churches, but there are many that are pressing toward the high water mark we see in Scripture.
Here are 10 signs you may be going to a great local church....
4 Ways to Make Easter Hospitality the Pattern for the Year
Lewis Center Director Doug Powe says special efforts to welcome visitors at Easter shouldn’t be set aside once the holiday is over. He outlines four ways the hospitality of the Easter season can be the launching pad for more intentional visitor welcome throughout the year.
As Gen Z Turns to the Occult, How Should We Respond?
What should Christians make of this newfound interest in ancient and dubious practices?
Ryan Burge joins the Danforth Center at Washington University
A political scientist and former small-church pastor, Burge has long studied the intersection of religion and politics.
Priest’s Daughter Released From ICE Detention
After five days, at least two prayer rallies, and one diocese’s persistent call to correct what it called an act of injustice, Yeonsoo Go—daughter of the Rev. Kyrie Kim of the Diocese of New York—was released from ICE custody on the night of August 4.
San Diego initiates Title IV proceeding against priest after allegation of sexual misconduct with a minor
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego on Aug. 5 issued a statement saying it has begun a formal Title IV disciplinary proceeding against the Rev. Roger Haenke, rector of St. John’s in Chula Vista, California, after an Aug. 1 allegation on social media that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor.
Man-made catastrophes devour possibility of ending hunger
A perfect storm of war, pestilence and budget cuts has dashed any hope of ending national and global hunger by 2030, anti-poverty advocates say.
White House orders NASA to deliberately destroy two important satellites monitoring climate change
NASA has been given orders by the White House to destroy two major satellites in space that are used by farmers, scientists, as well as oil and gas companies.
According to NPR, the data from the satellites provides detailed information about carbon dioxide and crop health. The outlet stated that the objects are the only two federally used satellites that provide information built to specifically monitor planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Trump wants to roll back $7 billion in grants for solar projects in low-income communities
The Trump administration is reportedly considering terminating a $7 billion grant program aimed at helping low- and moderate-income families install home solar panels, part of the White House’s larger campaign to claw back billions in Biden-era climate spending.
The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of drafting termination letters to the 60 state agencies, nonprofit groups, and Native American tribes awarded the funding through the Solar for All initiative, part of the Biden administration’s landmark 2022 climate law.
Global outbreak fears surge as thousands of new virus cases in China prompt quarantines
Chinese officials announced Covid-like quarantines in some cities as cases of chikungunya virus continue to increase.
RFK Jr. makes major vaccine announcement
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will end funding and cancel contracts for a series of mRNA-based vaccines aimed at preventing major respiratory illnesses, department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday....
The 22 projects are led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, and aim to develop vaccines against the flu, COVID-19 and H5N1. mRNA technology, which underpins these vaccines, is widely credited with helping slow the spread of the coronavirus during the 2020 pandemic.
Infectious-disease specialists have also warned that future pandemics will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA.
Among Matthew Barrett’s criticisms of the Southern Baptist Convention, the new Anglican theologian noted that some Southern Baptists rejected adopting the Nicene Creed at the 2024 SBC annual convention by citing the slogan, “no creed but the Bible.” While some Baptists have held a “no creed but the Bible” position, the rejection of creeds has not been the predominant view among Baptists historically.
7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What to Do About Them
Small groups play a vital role in the health and growth of a church. They provide space for deeper relationships, Bible study, mutual encouragement, and spiritual transformation. But no small group ministry is immune to obstacles. Whether your church is launching new groups or maintaining long-standing ones, you’ve likely encountered some bumps in the road. The good news is that most small group ministry challenges can be addressed with prayerful planning, flexibility, and thoughtful leadership.
How to Guide Your Children Through the Digital Age
As I travel the country speaking on mental health and suicide, one thing has become clear. Technology is shaping what we believe about the world and how we view ourselves as individuals.
Technology is everywhere. There’s no escaping its influence—not only in our own lives but also in the lives of our children. Here are three powerful ways technology is shaping your children and how you can help them respond with wisdom and discernment.
Influencers invoked the Bible to promote spanking. What about its harmful effects?
Christians who believe God requires them to spank wave away ethical concerns and research that robustly demonstrates the harm.
The 22 projects are led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, and aim to develop vaccines against the flu, COVID-19 and H5N1. mRNA technology, which underpins these vaccines, is widely credited with helping slow the spread of the coronavirus during the 2020 pandemic.
Infectious-disease specialists have also warned that future pandemics will be harder to stop without the help of mRNA.
Also See: Is RFK Jr right to pull mRNA vaccine research funding?Why the Church Needs Creeds and Confessions
Among Matthew Barrett’s criticisms of the Southern Baptist Convention, the new Anglican theologian noted that some Southern Baptists rejected adopting the Nicene Creed at the 2024 SBC annual convention by citing the slogan, “no creed but the Bible.” While some Baptists have held a “no creed but the Bible” position, the rejection of creeds has not been the predominant view among Baptists historically.
7 Small Group Ministry Challenges And What to Do About Them
Small groups play a vital role in the health and growth of a church. They provide space for deeper relationships, Bible study, mutual encouragement, and spiritual transformation. But no small group ministry is immune to obstacles. Whether your church is launching new groups or maintaining long-standing ones, you’ve likely encountered some bumps in the road. The good news is that most small group ministry challenges can be addressed with prayerful planning, flexibility, and thoughtful leadership.
How to Guide Your Children Through the Digital Age
As I travel the country speaking on mental health and suicide, one thing has become clear. Technology is shaping what we believe about the world and how we view ourselves as individuals.
Technology is everywhere. There’s no escaping its influence—not only in our own lives but also in the lives of our children. Here are three powerful ways technology is shaping your children and how you can help them respond with wisdom and discernment.
Influencers invoked the Bible to promote spanking. What about its harmful effects?
Christians who believe God requires them to spank wave away ethical concerns and research that robustly demonstrates the harm.
Also See: This Is a Child's Brain on Spanking; The Science of Spanking; Does Any Good Come From Spanking Children?; Can a Parent Really Spank a Child "Out of Love"?
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