Thursday's Catch: 'Your Church May Know Less Bible Than You Think (And What to Do About It)' And More

Your Church May Know Less Bible Than You Think (And What to Do About It)
America is moving rapidly into a postliterate reality, a sort of new Dark Ages, one in which we consume information in images and sound bites, all predigested for us by others. Consider the implications for a system of belief whose transmission from one generation to the next is staked on a book.

Not a Bible Professor? You Still Need to Be Biblically Literate
Biblical scholar Dru Johnson offers a useful distinction. Biblical literacy, as he describes it, means knowing what Scripture contains and how its parts work together.1 Biblical fluency is the ability to enter the world of Scripture and faithfully extend its principles to new questions. Literacy, then, comes first. By reading Scripture deeply over time, literacy grows into fluency. As it matures into fluency, biblical literacy shapes you, your field, your students, and your institution.

Here are five reasons biblical literacy matters for every professor.

The Pull of Rome and the Promise of Grace
As we consider the specific factors animating Romeward journeys, it’s helpful to understand the dynamics that motivate the process of conversion — in both directions.

Can Catholics Be Christians? Robby Gallaty Answers—And Gives a Warning to Protestants
Can Catholics be Christians? Pastor Robby Gallaty believes they can but says that, when they are, it is in spite of official Catholic teaching, not because of it. In a video explaining his position, Gallaty included a warning to Protestants not to add anything of their own to the finished work of Jesus.

Midterms were a victory for Golden Rule Christianity
Democrats owe much of their success in the midterm election to religious voters.

7 Cybersecurity Risks Every Church Leader Needs To Know About
Church cybersecurity risks extend far beyond suspicious emails. AI, human error, vulnerable software, data privacy, vendors, and insurance are changing the threat landscape.

And while cybersecurity can sound like an IT problem, it is increasingly a financial, legal, operational, and governance issue for churches.

You Preached the Sermon, But You May Not Legally Own It (Here's Why)
Most pastors assume the sermons they pray over, study for, write, and preach belong to them. Legally, that assumption is often wrong. Because of a doctrine called "work made for hire," the church—not the pastor—may hold the copyright by default. Sam and Thom explain how sermon ownership actually works, why silence in an employment agreement gets expensive, and how to fix it before conflict ever arises.

AI and the Gospel: navigating faith and evangelism in the digital age
As AI changes the way people search for answers, build relationships and explore faith, churches are facing new questions about how to engage with technology without losing the human connection at the heart of the Gospel.

4 Types of Questions Teenagers Ask: A Guide for Next Gen Leaders
Teenagers ask questions. Sometimes they ask us. So, let’s bless them for asking and get ready to walk with them.

Moving Past Christmas Distractions
It’s almost that time of year again—yep, Christmas. And oh, there are so many distractions to look forward to...