by Molly T. Marshall | May 5, 2016 | Opinion
Where will the next generation of ministers come from? I spend a great deal of time thinking about the future of the church, theological schools and Christian identity. This constellation is relationally thick, and vocation arises from the interplay. I believe God...
by Ircel Harrison | May 5, 2016 | Opinion
Hardly a week goes by without someone posting an article or blog about reaching Millennials for the church, even though the real challenge may well be the Internet generation – the next wave on the scene. We recognize that younger generations have their own...
by Steve McMullin | May 4, 2016 | Opinion
Domestic violence is a reality that many people do not like to talk about or even know about. But the reality is that all of our communities have people who live in abusive homes and experience physical and sexual violence at the hands of a spouse or dating partner....
by Jim Kelsey | May 4, 2016 | Opinion
Paul encourages us to speak the truth in love in Ephesians 4, but speaking the truth in love is not always a simple and straightforward process. There is sometimes an inherent tension between truth and love. We associate love with supporting others, encouraging and...
by Chuck Summers | May 4, 2016 | Opinion
One of the most powerful novels I’ve ever read is “The Brothers Karamazov” by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. In one portion of this classic, the character of Father Zossima tells his fellow monks the story of his brother Markel’s last days....
by Julie Ball | May 3, 2016 | Opinion
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and many church worship leaders are thinking about how to observe this particular holiday – if at all. Most churches have some tradition of honoring mothers on this day. However, as more and more churches are becoming...
