by Mark Tidsworth | Feb 2, 2016 | Opinion
How much do you consider yourself a change agent? If you are a pastor, a church staff member or lay leader, then welcome to the world of change management. Every congregation is in the process of adapting to this new postmodern context in which we find ourselves....
by John D. Pierce | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
By John D. Pierce Words can lose much of their meaning when they get repeatedly misused. The words “university” and “clearance” come to mind first. Some small colleges, even those in decline, will take on the university name in an effort to enhance their reputation....
by Matt Sapp | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
I’ve listened. I’ve read. I’ve watched. I’ve prayed. I’ve engaged in conversation. And I’ve heard enough. Before the first votes are cast in Iowa this evening, I want everyone to know where I stand. So I’m ready to make my...
by Stacy Sergent Lawton | Feb 1, 2016 | Opinion
How do grieving people hear well-intentioned platitudes that are shared with them? That was the subject of an article that I shared on Facebook titled, “What You Say to Someone Who’s Grieving vs. What They Hear.” While I liked what it had to say...
by John D. Pierce | Jan 28, 2016 | Opinion
By John Pierce A new study from Pew Research, released yesterday, sheds light on what has become rather obvious in this and recent election cycles: a candidate’s religious identity and commitments don’t mean as much as they once did. Of course, that doesn’t keep a...
by Robert Parham | Jan 28, 2016 | Opinion
Missing from today’s religion news is a critically important, positive report about the role of the church in creating stronger and happier families. Most religion news centers around the latest conservative evangelical leader to endorse a Republican...
