If the Church Did Its Job, Would the Parachurch Exist?
Do pregnancy centers, food pantries, or campus ministries exist because the church is failing to do her work?
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88-Year-Old Pastor Dies After Plane Crashes Into Vehicle
A beloved Indiana pastor who spent more than four decades serving his church and community has died following a shocking accident involving a plane and the vehicle in which he was riding. But for those who knew 88-year-old Pastor Leon Hatchett, the tragedy of his death is only pa
How Can I Find the Motivation to Use My Time Better at Work?
Let’s start by counting the cost.
1,200 ‘Poll Chaplains’ to Deploy Across America for Midterm Elections
Election Day is about to look a little different in some parts of America. More than 1,200 clergy members and volunteers are preparing to station themselves outside polling places across nine states. These volunteers are expected to serve as “poll chaplains” and “peacekeepers.” A
Haunted ministry welcomes ‘Restless Souls’
Restless Souls Haunted House is serving up scares with a purpose: See how a collaborative effort by four New York United Methodist churches turns Halloween thrills into a ministry that brings the community together.
Catholic Cardinal Delivers the 377th Lion Sermon to City Anglican Community
Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, preached the 377th Lion Sermon at the Guild Church of St Katharine Cree in the City of London last week. The annual sermon commemorates Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Gayer, who prayed
Statement by the Archbishop of Wales, The Most Revd. Cherry Vann, on the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster
Sixty years ago today, the small Welsh village of Aberfan became the scene of the most unimaginable tragedy. Today, as we commemorate that heartbreaking day, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of a community which has shown, in face of unbearable suffering, the most ins
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Theology of Vocational Well-Being in Team Ministry
When a team is working effectively, its combined efforts far outstrip the efforts of the pastor alone.
Kansas Senate Candidate’s Megachurch Tells Kids Ministry Staff to Stop Saying ‘Boys and Girls’
The largest United Methodist congregation in America is telling children’s ministry workers to ditch terms like “boys” and “girls” in favor of gender-neutral alternatives, and one source of inspiration listed on the guidance comes from a transgender LGBTQ activist. A message obta
Where to Draw—and Not Draw—the Line in Politics
The Syllabus is a column that features student opinions on timely national and international topics. We aim to highlight how evangelical students in the US are thinking about important issues and how the Christian faith informs their worldview. Students should use this link to su
Goodbye, ‘Sam’s Club’ Megachurch. Hello, Stained Glass.
Trinity Presbyterian finally has a church building of its own. That building has arches. And carved hammerbeams that tell the story of the Bible. Just northeast of Tulsa, in Owasso, Oklahoma, the PCA congregation has met in many locations since it was established in 2011. Twelve,
How Mental Illness Became an Identity
Only twice have I met my cousin Jason, who lives in Florida. This isn’t only because I grew up a time zone away: Jason is profoundly autistic, with little ability to communicate. He’s lived most of his life in a group home with the specialized care he needs—which is a lot, even o
We Need to Know Our Reformed Roots
This volume is an invitation to rediscover that heritage and to find fresh encouragement in the faithfulness of God, who has sustained his church through the centuries.
Highland Park votes to leave United Methodist Church
After two days of voting, members of the Dallas congregation overwhelmingly approved a resolution severing ties with The United Methodist Church. More than 90% voted in favor of the move, according to the church.
‘Jesus Is Lord’ Sign Raises Questions After Christian Man Killed in Shocking Home Invasion
An 81-year-old Mississippi man who openly shared his Christian faith was shot and killed during a home invasion. According to Fox News Digital, Bobby McGill was asleep alongside his wife, Peggy, when Eric Basco allegedly broke into their home around 4 a.m. on Oct. 15. Union Count
