An Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) court has unanimously found a bishop who oversees a breakaway chaplain group guilty of misconduct.
The ACNA Court for the Trial of a Bishop released an opinion Wednesday finding Bishop Derek Jones of the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy (JAFC) guilty of all four charges of misconduct.
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Almost 4 in 5 pastors and 9 in 10 churchgoers believe their church is multigenerational, with active members from all generations.
Despite their perceptions, the statistical reality paints a picture of a congregation that skews older.3 Questions to Ask Before You Recruit Your Next Volunteer
Allen T. Stanton says the goal of volunteers in church isn’t more programs—it’s discipleship. He gives three questions to ask to help leaders and their congregations flourish.
I’m Making a Ministry Change (Here’s Why)
Ministry changes are a big deal. At times, they can be a tremendous blessing. Other times, they can be challenging. Sometimes, they can be both. I recently made a change in my vocational ministry position. My decision-making process may be helpful to others who are contemplating their specific ministry calling. Here are the factors that helped me make my decision.
Study: Culture Is the Main Reason Most Pastors Consider Leaving Ministry
Of the 82% of pastors who’ve seriously considered leaving vocational ministry during the past five years, 74% cite “culture,” not pay, as the primary reason. And more than three-quarters of pastors say they wish they had learned how to model and multiply culture.
Conviction Without Contempt: Living Together Amid Theological Difference
For those very few of us in the Episcopal Church who hold more theologically traditional convictions, especially about sexuality and gender, ours is a vocation to patience, humility, and a willingness to see fellow Christians not first through the lens of disagreement but the grace of our common baptism.
5 Things Bivocational Pastors Wish You Knew
Few seminary students set their sights on work outside of vocational ministry. But almost half of evangelical pastors are bivocational.
Why Pastors Should Say “I Don’t Know” More Often
We think we’ll lose people's trust if we don’t have all the answers. The opposite is almost always true.
Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: Are You Reading Scripture or Reading into It?
I went to ten years of seminary and skipped out on fast food to buy Logos books because I wanted to know as best a human could how to interpret the Bible well. I had teachers and mentors—and especially one pastor—who clearly had the tools I lacked for pursuing a careful and confident understanding of Scripture.
My desire impelled me into the world of scriptural exegesis—and away from its doppelganger, eisegesis. I want to submit to the text, not make the text submit to me. But how can I make sure to exegete and not eisegete? Ultimately, the direction of your heart—toward the Lord or toward some other God—will determine whether you truly listen to his speech in Scripture. But if your heart is for the Lord but your mind needs some assistance gaining listening skills, I’ll try in this article to provide you some categories and tips that will help you engage in exegesis.
How to Pray: Adore, Acknowledge, Appeal
In Nehemiah 1, we read that Nehemiah, learning about the desolation of Jerusalem, was so deeply troubled that he went into a season of prayer and fasting that lasted 16 weeks. The prayer we have recorded in chapter 1 is a summary of his (many!) prayers throughout that time. While most of us won’t immediately start praying for 16 weeks, we can all learn something about prayer from Nehemiah’s example.
Specifically, we see the three primary elements of true prayer: (1) adoration of God, (2) acknowledgement of our sin, and (3) an appeal based on God’s promises.
Fostering Community Through Uncomplicated Hospitality
If you long to foster intentional community in your home, yet feel overwhelmed by the idea of hosting, here are a few tips to get you started.
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