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Matt MillerChurchFormation

Against Vision Statements

Though well-intended, the ubiquity of church 'vision statements' suggests our ideas of church life may be too shaped by capitalism.

Jim LocklearFamilyFormation

Children of Men

Human beings are connected in such a way that we can recognize and experience the pain of our neighbors, even those quite distant from us in time.

Joey SherrardChurchFormation

The Rule of St Augustine: Wisdom for our Augustinian Moment

The neglected Rule of St Augustine may find a new audience with the ascent of Pope Leo XIV. That would be to the benefit of all Christians, Roman or not.

Charlie ClarkObituaryFormation

In Memoriam: Alasdair MacIntyre

If you wish to profit from the writings of Alasdair MacIntyre it is best to begin with a demythologized version of the great philosopher.

Cameron ShafferTheologyTechnologyFormation

AI is Coming for Online Pastoral Education

Online seminary training as it exists today is Borders Books. AI is Amazon. Like it or not, online pastoral training is about to change dramatically.

Isaac DeValoisFamilyTheologyFormation

Am I My Father's Keeper?

The Fifth Word is about far more than simply being obedient as a child. It speaks to something more primal and basic to our humanity.

Kevin BrownFormation

Materially Rich and Spiritually Emaciated: On 'Progress'

What is the point of progress if it delivers material prosperity of a sort, but we are spiritually emaciated?

Amy MantravadiFormation

Virtue Remains

We live in a difficult moment. But our instructions are clear: Respond with faith, hope, and love.

Jake MeadorFormation

Gratitude

Jake Meador reflects on TGC25 and shares his gratitude for the fidelity of The Gospel Coalition's first generation of senior leaders.

Ross ByrdFormation

Why God Hides

The story of Scripture is one of atonement and apocalypse, covering and uncovering.

Ben FrushFormation

On Eating and Not

Christ models trust in God's providence for us both in when he chooses to fast and when he takes and eats.

Ian HarberArtTechnologyFormation

To Go Forward, We Must Go Backward

Moving through dopamine culture requires a willingness to step back and withdraw from it into older habits of mind.