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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

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

Can churches disagree and still stay together?

When it comes to church, theologian Scot McKnight says, different is good.

CultureJonathanApril 9, 2015Apostle Paul, Bible, church, church splits, churches, conflict, denomination, doctrine, Fellowship of Differents, salvation, Scot McKnight, Sexuality, table, theology

How Christian Churches can Continue MLK's Legacy

How Christian Churches can Continue MLK's Legacy

MLK Day was designated in 1983, but more work needs to be done.

CultureJonathanJanuary 25, 2014Christianity, church, churches, justice, Martin Luther King, MLK, North Park Theological Seminary, politics, Race, Racism, reconciliation, social justice, Soong Chan-Rah, 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.

Jeremiah 29:11 is Not About You

Jeremiah 29:11 is Not About You

The famous verse is one of the most misunderstood.

CultureJonathanOctober 2, 2013Bible, Bride of Christ, Christian, church, churches, Devotional, God’s will, gospel, hermeneutics, interpretation, Israel, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jonathan Merritt, Old Testament, prophecy, prophets, prosperity, Scripture, sermon, theology

After the Zimmerman Trial: An Interview with Leroy Barber

After the Zimmerman Trial: An Interview with Leroy Barber

An African-American leader urges Christians to listen, learn, and lament.

Loving People with Disabilities: An interview with Amy Julia Becker

Loving People with Disabilities: An interview with Amy Julia Becker

Amy Julia Becker sparks a conversation on loving "the least of these."

CultureJonathanJune 6, 2013Amy Julia Becker, children, church, churches, disabled, Down Syndrome, handicapped, Jonathan Merritt, Ministry, mothering, mothers, parenting, Patheos, The New York Times

Rethinking Membership: An Interview with Thom Rainer

Rethinking Membership: An Interview with Thom Rainer

The CEO of LifeWay talks about American attitudes toward church membership.

The Church in a Land of Climate Change

The Church in a Land of Climate Change

In places like Malawi, churches may hold the key to addressing climate concerns.

The Post-Church Christian: An Interview with Carson Nyquist

The Post-Church Christian: An Interview with Carson Nyquist

Carson Nyquist and his father wrestle with generational issues that often divide churches.

Waning Influence of Faith Leaders Presents Historic Opportunity

Waning Influence of Faith Leaders Presents Historic Opportunity

We must redouble our efforts to win the trust, respect, and admiration of others.

CultureJonathanFebruary 12, 2013Barna, Barna Research, Christian, Christianity, christians, church, churches, Gallup, Gallup Poll, Gallup Polls, Jeremy Lin, Jonathan Merritt, Pastor, Pastors, poll, Preacher, Preachers, Public Opinion, Religion News Service, respect, study, Tim Tebow, trust