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Jake MeadorChurchFormation

Constructing Toward Catholicity

I've known many people who left one evangelical church and found another, or who simply leave altogether. I have known few who leave and find catholicity.

Cameron ShafferChurchSacraments

You Must Be Baptized to Receive the Lord's Supper

If you have not been baptized, you have not been received into the church and, therefore, you should not partake of the church's meal.

Jake MeadorChurchEvangelicalism

Evangelical Catholicity and American Church Futures

If the American church is to take advantage of the opportunities in front of us we will need to shift our ways of thinking about several key issues.

Kirsten SandersChurchFormation

Tending the Flame

The dominant metaphors we use to describe the Christian life should be creaturely and organic, not mechanistic.

Jake MeadorChurch

A Tale of Three Pastors

While it is true that the American church must get more serious about anti-corruption efforts, it is also true that many quietly faithful pastors remain.

Drake OsbornChurch

When the New York Times Visited Our Church

Why would an ordinary evangelical congregation in central Texas open their doors to host the New York Times for a feature?

Patrick MillerChurch

We Can't Come Down

If you're a Christian leader but not a shepherd for sale, then you shouldn't become entangled with internet controversies. Just keep building.

Jeff WaltonChurch

Moving Forward in the Worship of God

This year's ACNA Assembly showed that the denomination is maturing, committed to evangelization and discipleship, and is more unified than many think.

Clayton HutchinsMusicChurch

Faith’s Review and Expectation: A Look at the Original “Amazing Grace”

If we understood the scope and structure of Newton's original six verses of 'Amazing Grace' we might be less likely to edit or revise them before singing.

Cameron ShafferChurch

Reviewing the Evangelical Presbyterian Church's 44th General Assembly

This year's general assembly was a significant gathering in the life of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Jake MeadorChurch

Observations on Exvangelicals and Deconstructing

Christian joy and a seriousness about life and neighbor is often all it takes to capture someone's attention in a world saturated by the superficial.

Stephen SpinnenweberChurchFormationPCA Next Generation Forum

Shepherds, Brothers, Witnesses: A Vision for Pastoral Life Together

Any worthy vision of pastoral life must be rooted in faithful preaching, brotherly trust, and confidently proclaiming the Gospel.