Jess and Thom explore how the humble farmers market might hold surprising lessons for church life. In a world drawn to authenticity and community, what if the local church functioned more like a neighborhood market — relational, participatory, and grounded in place?
'Disillusionment with false promises' is driving Quiet Revival, says retired bishop
Retired Anglican bishop Michael Marshall has become the latest Christian leader to say that there are signs of revival in the country, adding that the Church must seize the opportunity to bring more people to Christ.
Nordic Catholic Church offers 'refuge' to conservative Anglicans in Church of England
...Ottar Mikael Myrseth, Bishop of the Nordic Catholic Church, has written to members of the Church of England offering them a “refuge” from a church which has he says has “deviated from the historical faith on human sexuality and holy orders”.
If you are not familiar with the Nordic Catholic Church, it is an Old Catholic denomination which teaches what the Roman Catholic Church teaches, except for papal supremacy. It may be an option for some Anglo-Catholics disaffected from the Church of England but it is not an option for Protestant-minded Anglicans.After clergy arrests, religious pushback to ICE expands in Chicago
More than 210 mostly Chicago-area clergy, representing a range of liberal and conservative traditions, have signed a letter criticizing ICE titled ‘Jesus is Being Tear Gassed at Broadview.’
It's Not 'Christian Leadership,' It's Moral Rot
This week we witnessed things that should never be associated with leadership, let alone Christian leadership.
Also See: What Young Republicans say when they think no one’s listeningBaylor, Princeton Offer Anglican Studies
As the fall 2025 semester began, Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary launched an Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. The seminary was founded in 1991 to train Baptist ministers.
12 Goals Finance and Stewardship Leaders Might Choose
Church financial leaders are encouraged to set one or two focused goals to strengthen mission and financial health. From creating narrative budgets to teaching year-round stewardship, Ken Sloane offers 12 practical ideas promote transparency, trust, and generosity—empowering churches to better align finances with ministry and disciple-making.
'Tis the Season ... For Overconsumption
Here are some tips for making your choices ones of “Giving Thanks.”
The Church Number: 46 to 50: The Missing Generation — Why Pastors Ages 46–50 Are Underrepresented
In this episode, Thom and Jess examine one of the more unusual findings from the 2023 Faith Communities Today (FACT) study. The survey reveals a noticeable gap in pastors aged 46 to 50. We’ll explore why this age bracket is underrepresented, what factors may have shaped this trend, and what it means for the future of pastoral leadership.
The 18th-Century Anglican Who Diagnosed Our Social Media Problem
Long before anyone had heard of going viral or getting ratioed, an 18th-century Anglican bishop delivered a sermon that reads like a diagnostic manual for our social media age. In “Upon the Government of the Tongue,” Joseph Butler identified what he called “talkativeness”—a compulsive disposition to keep speaking without regard for whether our words do good or harm. Three centuries later, Butler’s insights feel prophetic.
Stop Fidgeting: Why Kids Squirm at Church
Wondering how to stop fidgeting among Sunday school students? Do children in your church and classrooms have trouble sitting still? If so, it’s not because they’re irreverent or rebellious. Kids fidget because they’re wired to move. And you likely don’t give them enough opportunities to do so.
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