Maybe you noticed the buzz this January about the burly beards adorning the faces of pastors? (Exclusive: Links below!) The glorious spectacle was kicked off by some Church of… read more

I don't know what is going to become of the United Methodist Church, and this, it seems to me, is a divine summons to humility. I did not expect the delegates at General… read more

Fear of persons of other races began, for me, in kindergarten. It came with my epiphanic recognition that there were children — people my size — with… read more

Recently I caught up with Dr. Kent Dunnington. Over the course of our conversation, he shared sharp and direct thoughts on faith, love, addiction, the future of Protestant… read more

Many Ministry Matters readers will remember when, in 2011, Rob Bell's book Love Wins raised the profile of the intra-Christian debate about universal salvation. This is a… read more

Recently I was able to visit with Dr. Presian R. Burroughs about matters ranging from faith and biblical scholarship to the ecological crisis. Below, she shares a bold vision for… read more