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Article The Shaping of Evangelical Theology
- By Henry H. Knight III
- Posted on August 9th, 2012
If theology is understood as contemporary reflection on the beliefs and practices of the Christian community in light of God’s revelation, then evangelical theology will…
Article Teams, Not Committees
- By Robert C. Crosby
- Posted on August 9th, 2012
“Committee” is a Curse Word Have you ever seen the popular sign that says, “For God so loved the word that he did not send a committee”? That is cute and…
Article Rich Church, Poor Church
- By J. Clif Christopher
- Posted on August 8th, 2012
Why do people give? I have written extensively about this in my book, Not Your Parents Offering Plate. It is, however, important to restate this elementary understanding before…
Article Narrative Jazz
- By Eugene L. Lowry
- Posted on August 7th, 2012
I moved from debate hall to pulpit as a sophomore in college when I was appointed by a Methodist bishop to serve a “student charge.” I was paid to practice on those…
Article The Reason for a ReStart
- By Dottie Escobedo-Frank
- Posted on August 7th, 2012
According to one report, 188,000 orthodox churches in America today are in need of a reStart. The U.S. has 200,000 orthodox Christian churches, and 300,000 churches overall. What…
Article Compassion: A Healing Tool
- By Becca Stevens
- Posted on August 5th, 2012
We can have a compassionate ministry with a ready and loving heart when we remember our place and how we are called to love. There are a myriad of things that make it hard to be…