Women Bloggers Spawn an Evangelical ‘Crisis of Authority’
(RNS) When Sarah Bessey started blogging in 2005, she saw it as a way to keep in touch with friends and family.
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Changing Trends in Church Fashions
If we could step back in time, say the 1950s, we might not recognize our congregations of today. Typical fashions then included hats, white gloves, starched white shirts, ties and fedoras.
Marvelous Miniatures Give up Some — but Not All — Their Treasures
<img class=" alignleft size-full wp-image-52954" src="https://wordandway.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/webRNS-CLOISTERS-MET-040317-05.jpg" width="104" height="78" alt="The Rev. Xavier Seubert, left, of the Friary of St. Francis of Assisi in Manhattan explores the interior of an intricately carved prayer bead using a VR headset, guided by Joseph Ellsworth of the Canadian Film Center,
Why Easter Is Called Easter, and Other Little-Known Facts About the Holiday
(The Conversation) This Sunday, April 16, Christians will be celebrating Easter, the day on which the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place. The
Caring for Your Church’s Caretakers
More than 110,000 Missourians, ages 65 years and over, suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. Experts estimate that by 2025, that number will exceed 130,000. With more than 2,026
Lessons from the Family Table: 4 Reasons Why Sharing Meals Matter
A recent Gallup Poll reports that family dining is still a part of everyday life for the majority
Hope Advance
“Payday Advance.” “No Credit Necessary.”
The promises hide economic exploitation and political inaction. Yet in this darkness, churches are responding with an alternative message, a sign of hope.
Christians get social media, other online tools to observe Lent
(RNS) For centuries during Lent, Christians have sought to grow closer to God through praying, fasting and giving to
What Does a Successful Church Look Like in 2017?
Do we measure the success of our churches by the number of people present each Sunday, the square footage of our buildings, the number of degrees
Can Churches Make a Difference for College Students?
Irv Cockriel is sounding the alarm for any who will listen. The retired college educator now works to educate his fellow Baptists on the importance of