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Most churches do not lose faith overnight.
They simply begin to think differently.
Over time, conversations shift from What can God do? to What can we realistically expect? It sounds reasonable. It even sounds responsible. But that shift quietly reshapes the future of a church.
Western Gulf Coast election synod deadlocks — matter referred to ACNA College of Bishops
The electing synod of the Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast (DWGC) concluded today without electing a new diocesan bishop. After seven ballots, the convention deadlocked between the two nominees— the Rev. Fr. Russell Martin and the Rev. Fr. Ben Sharpe—prompting the convention to refer the election to the ACNA College of Bishops.
More evidence of the growing internal divisions in the 17-year-old Anglican Church in North America?The “Contradiction” Still Isn’t: GAFCON and Doctrinal Triage
The latest criticism of GAFCON’s Abuja settlement raises a fair question, though not a fatal one: how does a confessional Anglican communion distinguish between first-order doctrine and secondary disagreement?
That is a serious question. But it is not answered by declaring GAFCON incoherent. The latest assault against GAFCON comes by using the Vincentian Canon as if it were a theological vending machine: insert patristic consensus, receive ecclesial verdict.
The Meaning of "Reformed Catholic": A Response to Gerald McDermott
In his review of Bishop A. P. Forbes’s An Explanation of the Thirty-Nine Articles—a new edition of which was recently published by Nashotah House Press—Gerald McDermott compares Forbes’s work to that of Edward Harold Browne and finds the former “deeper and richer,” with Browne being “decidedly Protestant in his approach, while Forbes is reformed catholic.” Putting aside the judgment that Browne’s engagement with the Articles is inferior, to call Forbes “reformed catholic” is a total misappropriation of that term, and one that is likely to mislead unfamiliar readers. In order to understand McDermott’s thinking and respond adequately, though, some background is required.
The myth of the Anglican "via media" has been repeatedly debunked since John Henry Newman concocted the theory in the 19th century. Newman himself rejected the theory as untenable and became a Roman Catholic. Writers who should know better, however, keep perpetuating the myth.Christian nationalists need to look again at their religious DNA
The ancestors of today’s Christian nationalists weren’t the leaders of Christian America — they were the heretics.
The newest Trump monument disobeys the biblical commandment to 'flee from idolatry'
It is a story found in the Torah, the Bible and the Koran: Moses comes down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, only to find the Israelites worshipping a golden calf. He then angrily destroys it and the worshippers are punished for the sin of idolatry.
After a 22-foot gold-covered statue of President Donald Trump raising his fist, known as the “Don Colossus,” was dedicated at the Trump National Doral Miami last week, Trump ally and evangelical pastor Mark Burns defended it in a long and meandering post on X.
MAGA world baffled by beef export push amid record prices
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins took to social media Saturday to celebrate a series of new “commitments” from China – namely, the export of American beef, an announcement that came amid U.S. beef prices reaching their highest level in recorded history, sparking a considerable backlash from MAGA-aligned figures.
More evidence that easing the cost of living for ordinary Americans is not a priority for the Trump administration. As the cost of living goes up, it will impact local churches in a number of ways. It will affect giving to local churches and exacerbate their financial difficulties and is likely to lead to more church closuresPastoral Transition: Setting Your Church Up For Ministry Success After You’re Gone
An equipped church is healthy enough to weather the challenges that come with a pastoral transition.
Most Worship Leaders Get This Wrong About Worship
Most Christians think worship = singing. But what does the Bible actually say?
In this video, we break down the true biblical definition of worship, what corporate worship really means, and why understanding the difference between personal worship and corporate worship will transform the way you lead and participate on Sundays.
Whether you're a worship leader, worship team member, or someone who wants to better understand the purpose of Sunday morning gatherings, this teaching will challenge and expand your understanding of what it means to be a true worshiper.
Less than a third of parents say they pray with their children often, survey finds
Less than a third of American parents pray with their children, according to new research from the American Bible Society, even as younger parents remain more likely than non-parents to identify as Christian.
The American Bible Society released the second installment of its “State of the Bible: USA 2026” report on Thursday. Titled “Parenting with the Bible,” the chapter examines the spiritual practices of American parents and their experiences with the Church.
What Role Does Service Play in Discipleship?
Discipleship that doesn’t move people toward service is incomplete because it doesn’t fully reflect the life of Christ.
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