Advent should remind justice-minded Christians their “yearning” and “longing for more” is rooted in the awareness God’s Kingdom has come, but it also is yet to come, theologian Will Willimon told religious leaders on a Zoom call convened by Pastors for Texas Children.
The human brain is wired to crave novelty. Long before smartphones and streaming platforms competed for our attention, God designed our minds to scan the environment for anything new, surprising or out of place.
Kirk Cameron recently reignited an old debate after publicly questioning the traditional doctrine of hell, which has been well known for three words: eternal, conscious torment.
Most congregations have not fully captured God’s vision for them and too often settle for average — rather than strive for exceptional, says George Bullard.
Religion in America might be best described in the words of rap artist LL Cool J: Don’t call it a comeback. At least not yet.
Okay, I admit my subjectivity here. And, I realize some (if not many) readers will disagree with me.
The community food pantry at Apison Baptist Church in Apison, Tennessee, saw an uptick in demand this past November when the government shutdown disrupted SNAP benefits, forcing families to seek emergency food assistance.
Americans — including millions who identify as Christians — hold strikingly conflicted beliefs about sin, salvation and the afterlife, according to a new report from George Barna.
I saw the following message posted by an association in an attempt to convince congregations to complete the Annual Church Profile.
Let’s talk about telling missional stories in the innovative ways available today, which can make storytelling come alive within the fellowship of associations.
