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Crisis

Jesus Unlimited: Why I transitioned my ordination out of the Christian Reformed Church

By Keith Mannes
“The Reformation achieved great popular success because it satisfied, or promised to satisfy, the needs of many people who earnestly desired the consolations of the… read more

Leadership in the ashes

By Laceye C. Warner
We were returning home after several days away as we turned onto the long dirt road leading to our place. Our daughter asked, “Is that smoke in the distance? Is something on … read more

Do people become more religious in times of crisis?

By Danielle Tumminio Hansen
Organized religion has been on the decline for decades in the United States. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found that online searches for the word… read more

Virus alters but does not stop Sunday worship

By Sam Hodges, Linda Bloom
(UNITED METHODIST NEWS) From a kitchen island to a comfy sofa, in pajamas or a T-shirt, on a laptop or a mobile phone — a number of United Methodists went to church online… read more

Out of the Depths: Coping with the Chaos of Grief

By Greta Smith
The same year I received my license to practice psychology, I lost my firstborn daughter unexpectedly in a tragic end to what had been an uncomplicated pregnancy. My… read more

Pastoral Care for a More than Cognitive Faith: Dementia as Crisis/Opportunity for the Church

By Kenneth L. Carder
On a cold rainy November day in 2009, my wife and I received news that changed every aspect of our lives—vocation, location, roles, finances, relationships, theological… read more
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