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Jake MeadorChurch

Character, Competence, and the Life of the Presbyterian Church in America

The Bryan Chappell situation is a scandal in itself, but is also indicative of deeper problems that have long plagued the Presbyterian Church in America.

Dave StrunkChurch

Defining How Pastors, Elders, and Church Staff Work Together

The relationship between pastors, elders, and church staff can often be messier than one might expect.

Randall FowlerChurchGlobal

America and Christians in the Middle East: A Response

There are more complex reasons for the inadequate response amongst some American Christians to the ongoing suffering of the church in the Middle East.

Patrick MillerCultureChurch

Preaching the Gospel to People Sick of Irony

The rejection of postmodern cynicism and irony and a desire for wholesomeness and sincerity will create new evangelistic opportunities for Christians.

Daniel K. WilliamsCultureChurch

What Were the Real Origins of the Christian Right?

The origins of the Christian right are far more complex than those critics who claim it was about racism and segregation would have you think.

Musembi wa NdaitaChurch

The Hospitality of Church Cookies

The 2026 World Cup will afford North American Christians a wonderful chance to practice ordinary hospitality as our nations welcome the world to our door.

Onsi A. KamelCurrent EventsChurch

How America Betrayed Middle Eastern Christians

When Middle Eastern Christians oppose Islamic terrorism, American Christians celebrate them. We turn silent, however, when our allies assail them.

Joshua HeavinChurch

In Defense of the Prayer of Humble Access

The Prayer of Humble Access is one of the Prayer Book's highest points as it reminds us of the debt we owe and the richness of God's grace.

Jake MeadorChurch

Belonging to a Church in a World with Weak Traditions

Three dominant sub-groups now define the traditionally white Protestant churches in America. And they're all good at annoying each other.

Trevin WaxTechnologyChurch

Denominations in an Age of Online Over-Exposure

Greater knowledge of the affairs of other churches combined with reduced embodied community has dramatically weakened ecclesial institutions.

Andrew ArndtChurchFormation

A Christmas Sermon

A Christmas sermon from Andrew Arndt, pastor of New Life East in Colorado Springs, CO

Patrick MillerChurchCulture WarEvangelism

Best of 2024: What Happened When My Church Encountered Negative World

Christian love and showing grace to our enemies isn't a 'strategy' that can go out of date. It's simply what biblical fidelity requires.