“There is nothing inevitable about another depression. We have a simple choice: We can repeat the errors of the past or we can avoid them.” Those were my words, Feb. 8, 2008. [Editor’s note: the original URL (link) referenced in this article is no longer valid, so the link has been removed.] It’s time for... Continue Reading

One of the modern shibboleths of the evangelical church, particularly the evangelical church in the West, is that of culture. One must be interested in culture, or one is simply irrelevant. Books and organizations abound on Christian approaches to various aspects of modern culture; there are magazines and e-zines dedicated to the topic; and numerous... Continue Reading

Editor’s note: The following is a response to some who thought the assertions were overstated in the article, “Is ‘Missional’ the Best Word to Use?” I don’t believe they were, in fact, I was quite restrained in pointing out missional’s history, its theological system, and its implications/applications. Missional is not just a single word defined... Continue Reading

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America met in Orlando, Florida, June 16-18, 2009, hosted by Central Florida Presbytery. A total of 1,081 commissioners attended, of which 819 were Teaching Elders and 262 were Ruling Elders, representing 620 churches. The Assembly includes not only annual reports from the ten Committees and Agencies, election... Continue Reading

Support by US Episcopalians for homosexual clergy is contrary to Anglican faith and tradition. They are leaving the family In the slow-moving train crash of international Anglicanism, a decision taken in California has finally brought a large coach off the rails altogether. The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church (TEC) in the United States... Continue Reading

Anaheim, Calif./Christian Newswire/ – In a lopsided vote, deputies to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church on July 14, 2009 have effectively repealed a moratorium on the consecration of further gay bishops. Following initial votes in the church’s House of Deputies on Sunday and House of Bishops on July 13, 2009, the House of... Continue Reading

A recent America’s Research Group survey has confirmed the dire stats earlier reported by the Southern Baptist/Lifeway survey, namely that 88-89% of broadly evangelical kids leave the church by college. To quote from the article in the Christian Post: “According to ARG’s survey, 95 percent of 20- to 29-year-old evangelicals attended church regularly during their... Continue Reading

We hear a lot about “stem cells,” which are front-and-center as a major policy debate in America, one that involves science, medicine, ethics, politics, and much more. What are the issues? What’s at stake? What are embryonic and non-embryonic stem cells? What are the crucial differences and distinctions we need to make as a society... Continue Reading

Editor: I read with deep appreciation your column “Is ‘Missional’ the Best Word to Use”? Our PCA church, which recently completed a ‘consultation’ program via another PCA church providing consultation, is now having it’s new ‘core values’ outlined in a series of sermons by our senior pastor. As you can guess, calling our church to... Continue Reading

Over the last couple of decades the word “missional” has found its way into the vocabulary of the church, including its Evangelical wing. However, this word has been as difficult to define clearly as nailing Jell-o to the wall. One of the results of this lack of a clear definition is that its meaning “has... Continue Reading