by Chris Smith | Sep 14, 2018 | Opinion
Words matter. Recently, a well-known minister at a highly publicized service used his words, in his own way, to challenge people to rise to a higher level of responsibility, unity, power and respect. Unfortunately, the apparent “intent” of his message was lost because...
by Starlette Thomas | Sep 14, 2018 | Opinion
I am a race atheist. Before you wave me off, dismiss my faith system or the lack thereof, hear me out. Give me a chance, an opportunity to make my case. I assure you: This is not what I thought that I would be saying. I used to believe in race, with all my heart, from...
by Philip Jenkins | Sep 14, 2018 | Opinion
Hollywood normally does a poor job of portraying religion or comprehending regular religious practice – especially Christianity. I commented on this recently, but this post concerns the dilemma of just how acute those difficulties need to be before the film or TV...
by Mitch Randall | Sep 13, 2018 | Opinion
A coalition of conservative pastors and ministers recently denounced social justice as an idea created and promoted by cultural influences. Led by John MacArthur, the group adopted “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel” (SSJG). The document endorsed a very...
by Corey Fields | Sep 13, 2018 | Opinion
It has been another devastating month for those who love the church. An investigative grand jury in Pennsylvania unanimously issued an 884-page report detailing more widespread sexual abuse within the Catholic Church and the intentional, systematic cover-up of that...
by Bill Wilson | Sep 12, 2018 | Opinion
Inviting congregations to look back and connect with their past is essential for congregations to imagine their future. At the Center for Healthy Churches, we encourage the churches we work with to engage in reflecting on their history as the first step. One effective...
