The Real Work of the Church
by Seth HedmanWe need to return to seeing the work of the church as primarily hands-on, in-person work. Continue Reading »
We need to return to seeing the work of the church as primarily hands-on, in-person work. Continue Reading »
A preacher speaks the word of God to carry out the priestly task of distinguishing holy and profane. Continue Reading »
Broken election promises, a theodicy question, and a reflection on Christian ministry under Trump. Continue Reading »
On the first night after Daron Babcock moved into the depressed south Dallas area of Bonton, one of his neighbors, high and belligerent, accosted him in his home. It ended in a fight on Babcock’s front lawn. The next morning the neighbor was back on his doorstep, not to fight but to apologize and . . . . Continue Reading »
Does the Church actually need a new (or new old) option? Continue Reading »
I have a confession to make. In my former life as a Baptist youth evangelist, I did some things of which I am not now particularly proud. For example, on one occasion I dressed up like the devil and went to the local high school, where I told the students just arriving for class that day not to . . . . Continue Reading »
It’s confusing yet strangely gratifying all at the same time. We live in a culture that is moving further and further from the exclusive claims of Christianity yet almost equallyand inconsistentlyholds select passages in the Bible in high regard. They hold forth as though they . . . . Continue Reading »
As a Christian and a conservative, I believe we have reached a crossroads where we need to seriously reconsider our approach to cultural engagement. The swift undercurrent of moral decay continues to take most Christians by surprise while our pragmatic approach to morality rooted in tradition and . . . . Continue Reading »
A few months ago, I began writing a piece on the teachings of Beth Moore. The fine writers at CT were working on a similar project which became a recent cover story and companion article. There is much to be said about Beth’s influence in the Church that I believe male and female leaders need . . . . Continue Reading »
In a lecture on Introductory Theology, Kevin Vanhoozer describes how ministers were once considered Masters of theology, but now are considered Managers of programs for whom theology is only peripheral. He explains:The pastor is the Manager of resources, financial and personal no wonder the . . . . Continue Reading »