Steeples
A steeple is perhaps the most distinguishing architectural feature of churches. When you see a steeple, you think “church.” There was a time when churches were at
Whatever Happened to Evangelism? (Part 2)
In the previous column, I noted evangelism is alive and well even though it may not look like “old-fashioned soul-winning.” Instead, the 21st century approach is imbedded in
The Written Word
During the 1970’s, I was pastor of a wonderful young church. The membership was composed of young families with lots of young children. It was an ideal opportunity
Ministering in Changing Times
The shift over the last few decades in church has been noticeable — and that’s a good thing. We have gone from wearing suits and ties and
Seeking Kingdom Vision in Cuba
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to travel overseas a few times. Each time that I have visited a foreign land, I have returned to the United States with a
Whatever Happened to Evangelism? (Part 1)
Whatever happened to evangelism? It’s a fair question. It’s a good question. But it’s one which needs unpacking. Asking whatever happened to evangelism is not the same
The Other Side of Othering
I have been an outsider among judgmental people. I know how it feels to walk into a room and for people to think they know who you
Five rational arguments why God (very probably) exists
The question of whether a God exists is heating up in the 21st century. According to a Pew survey, the percentage of Americans having no
By Whose Authority? Women Bloggers and the Evangelical Church
ROANOKE, Va. (RNS) Last week, Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren touched off a firestorm in the evangelical Christian blogosphere by asking a simple question:
“Who’s in charge here, anyway?”
Sabbath Reflections from Jerusalem
Regarding the discipline of practicing Sabbath (Jews prefer the Hebrew word “Shabbat”), I have read and written many sermons and articles. But nothing brings this floating, vague