‘Nones’ increasing in number and variety
American “nones” — people who claim no religious affiliation — come with a variety of stories.
Military families need spiritual nurture
The most effective ministry to military personnel comes from other servicemen and women and their families.
Love your neighbor: Christ’s command to serve inspires action
Some Christians provide shelter for the homeless or food for hungry people. Others engage in social activism or public policy advocacy. What’s love got to do with it? Everything.
Interfaith conversation: Affecting understanding, change
Interfaith dialogue: Conversations can lead to greater understanding, cooperation and community change.
Circle of life: Changing the denominational approach
Religious bodies, including denominations, are changing. But where are they headed?
Worried about current events? Pray the news, experts say
Some watch too much news. Others ignore it altogether. Yet others suggest a balanced approach: praying the news as a way to express compassion for those in strife.
Churches discover common ingredients to help hungry, hurting people
Meeting the needs of the hungry in American communities requires churches to network with other churches, various community agencies and volunteers.
Metropolitan Church is a beacon to inner-city Kansas City neighborhood
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Church’s community garden gets public’s attention
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Many workers extend current jobs or choose ‘encore careers’
Switching careers, rather than retiring, helps some boomers bridge the gap between their desire to make a social difference and to meet their economic needs.