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Why won't Steven Furtick answer allegations about his ministry?

Why won't Steven Furtick answer allegations about his ministry?

The pastor stays mum amid controversy.

ChurchJonathanMay 11, 2016church, Controversy, cult, Elevation Church, greed, Ministry, money, property gospel, Scandal, Steven Furtick

The resurrection of Mark Driscoll

The resurrection of Mark Driscoll

How should Christians respond to his return to ministry?

Current Events, TheologyJonathanApril 1, 20161 Timothy 3, Bible, church, churches, leadership, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, materialism, Ministry, Pastor, theology

The case for canonizing Mister Rogers as a saint

The case for canonizing Mister Rogers as a saint

The Presbyterian minister used puppets, rather than a pulpit, to preach grace.

Arts + EntertainmentJonathanNovember 23, 2015Art, entertainment, Fred Rogers, gospel, grace, media, Ministry, miracles, Mister Rogers, neighbor, PBS, Presbyterian, sainthood, television

Jonathan Edwards and the resurgence of Puritanism

Jonathan Edwards and the resurgence of Puritanism

Can the message of hell and damnation awaken the modern masses?

CultureJonathanFebruary 17, 2015Calvinism, church history, Douglas Sweeney, evangelicalism, George Marsden, Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards, Logos Bible Software, Ministry, New calvinism, Preaching, Puritan, sermons, theology, Yale Divinity School

Misfit Minister: Pastors Should Pray Their Churches Shrink

Misfit Minister: Pastors Should Pray Their Churches Shrink

He has harsh words and surprising advice for evangelical Christians.

CultureJonathanDecember 1, 2014church, Homosexuality, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Michael Sares, Ministry, poverty, Scum of the Earth, trends

Can you really be Christian without going to church?

Can you really be Christian without going to church?

Congregants flee traditional churches, but this former pastor rejoices.

CultureJonathanOctober 14, 2014Bible, church, Ecclesia, institution, Jonathan Merritt, Kelly Bean, Ministry, theology, worship

Tony Campolo’s surprise reaction when his son became a humanist

Tony Campolo’s surprise reaction when his son became a humanist

“I passed just about every stage of heresy on my way to apostasy,” Bart says.

CultureJonathanOctober 7, 2014agnosticism, Atheism, atheist, Bart Campolo, Bill Clinton, chaplaincy, Christianity, colleges, conversion, evangelicalism, humanist, Ministry, parenting, Tony Campolo, USC

Why I Am Hopeful About the Church's Future

Why I Am Hopeful About the Church's Future

The Church is dwindling. Could this be a good thing?

CultureJonathanSeptember 7, 2014Christianity, church, competition, Homosexuality, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jonathan Merritt, Ministry, morality, Pastors, Sexuality, Simon Siwek, theology, trends

Pastor Eugene Cho Says This Generation is "Overrated"

Pastor Eugene Cho Says This Generation is "Overrated"

The Seattle pastor comes out swinging in his new book.

CultureJonathanSeptember 2, 2014Activism, criticism, Eugene Cho, evangelism, Generations, Injustice, Jonathan Merritt, justice, Ministry, narcissism, One Days Wages, Pastor, poverty, Seattle, slacktivism

Why Christians Shouldn’t Celebrate Mark Driscoll’s Demise

Why Christians Shouldn’t Celebrate Mark Driscoll’s Demise

Pastor Mark Driscoll's leave of absence is a relief, but hold off on glee.

CultureJonathanAugust 25, 2014church, Controversy, Forgiveness, homophobia, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, Ministry, sexism, theology, Timothy Keller

John Piper’s Son Discusses His Complicated Upbringing

John Piper’s Son Discusses His Complicated Upbringing

Barnabas Piper shares honest insights from his childhood in a provocative new book.

CultureJonathanJuly 7, 2014Barnabas Piper, church, church discipline, conflict, family, John Piper, Jonathan Merritt, Marriage, ministers, Ministry, parenting, Pastors

NT Wright on Homosexuality, Science, Gender

NT Wright on Homosexuality, Science, Gender

The scholar weighs in on the hottest theological issues of the day.

CultureJonathanJune 4, 2014Adam and Eve, Anglicanism, Bible, Christianity, church, Controversy, Galatians, Gender, Genesis, HarperOne, Homosexuality, inerrancy, Jonathan Merritt, LGBT, Ministry, Paul, Psalms, Science, Scripture, Surprised by Scripture, theology, Time Magazine, UK, Women

Pastor: Christians Should Drop ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality

Pastor: Christians Should Drop ‘Us vs. Them’ Mentality

James Emery White shares why other churches aren't convincing or capturing non-believers.

CultureJonathanMay 14, 2014advice, church, church growth, Culture, evangelism, grace, James Emery White, Jonathan Merritt, leadership, materialism, Ministry, money, nones, Pew Research, politics, Preaching, religion, trends, truth

Barbara Brown Taylor on The Devil and Death

Barbara Brown Taylor on The Devil and Death

The "New York Times" bestselling author talks openly about personal topics.

Barbara Brown Taylor Tells Christians to Embrace Darkness

Barbara Brown Taylor Tells Christians to Embrace Darkness

One of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world wants to redeem darkness.

Mega-Church Pastor in Sin City Preaches a ‘God of Yes’

Mega-Church Pastor in Sin City Preaches a ‘God of Yes’

Jud Wilhite says believers have reduced Christianity to a series of rejections.

CultureJonathanApril 17, 2014Bible, church, Ecclesiastes, Faithwords, Jud Wilhite, Las Vegas, Ministry, Old Testament, Ten Commandments, The God of Yes, theology

Sarah Cunningham Says Do-Gooders Can Avoid Burnout

Sarah Cunningham Says Do-Gooders Can Avoid Burnout

Author Sarah Cunningham helps us avoid the pitfalls of service and ministry.

Faithful to The End: An Interview with Eugene Peterson

Faithful to The End: An Interview with Eugene Peterson

One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.

CultureJonathanOctober 2, 2013age, Aging, Bible, bible translation, books, Christianity, church, Church membership, Death, Eugene Peterson, faithfulness, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, life, Ministry, Nietzche, obedience, old age, Pastor, pastoring, Scripture, seminary, Spirituality, The Message, theology, Writing

The spiritual danger of doing good: An interview with Peter Greer

The spiritual danger of doing good: An interview with Peter Greer

Peter Greer talks about the dark side of doing good.

CultureJonathanAugust 26, 2013burnout, charity, Christian, ego, good, Hope International, Jonathan Merritt, micro-enterprise, micro-finance, Ministry, Peter Greer, poor, poverty, pride, service, social justice, Stress, work

Christian Ministry will Reward Unsung Heroes to the Tune of $50,000

Christian Ministry will Reward Unsung Heroes to the Tune of $50,000

Adventures in Missions will give $50,000 to innovative Christian leaders.

CultureJonathanAugust 12, 2013Adventures in Missions, Atlanta, awards, charity, Christianity, CNN, CNN Heroes, Do Something! Awards, Fox Theater, Ministry, prizes, social entrepeneurship, social innovation, VH1