Why the Consumer Church is More Our Fault than Anyone Else’s
There's an ongoing battle among pastors of both new and old congregations over fighting to avoid what's known as a consumer church.
Pastor Targeted by Trump Tweet Posts Open Letter Response
When a pastor targeted by President Donald Trump in a tweet started catching flak, he posted a thoughtful response to it all.
Why Some Christians Feel Exhausted
I recently listed to a podcast with a popular Progressive pastor discussing the reasons Christians feel exhausted both in and out of church.
What Does It Take For You to Feel Church Hospitality?
Most pastors understand the importance of projecting church hospitality, but what has to happen for a visitor to really feel welcome?
Here’s the Letter I Received When I was Newly-Baptized
When I was 13 years old and newly-baptized, the pastor of youth at the church my family attended sent me a letter of encouragement.
I Think I’ve Become Indifferent to Church Music
The topic of church music came up recently during meetings I’ve attended concerning a new church planning to launch this year.
Watching Church Online: The Next Best Thing to Being There?
Is attending church online via a live stream the same thing as attending in person? The answer depends on whom you ask and what you're looking for.
‘The Billy Graham Rule’ Under Fire for Demeaning Women
Since writing about the politician who denied a female reporter access to his campaign over the Billy Graham Rule, I've seen interesting reactions.
Politician Denies Reporter Campaign Access Over ‘Billy Graham Rule’
A Mississippi gubernatorial candidate denied a female reporter's request to shadow his campaign over something informally known as the "Billy Graham Rule."
Pride Post on Facebook Turns into Typical Christian Argument
I'm neither a psychiatrist nor do I play one on television. But I'm fascinated by the patterns found in the typical Christian argument.
Pastor of New Church Compliments My Theology
My theology received a compliment the other night when I spent time with a pastor who is in the process of starting a new church in my area.
Two Things That Almost Kept Me From Being Baptized
For most churches, being baptized is a critical step. When I was a kid, the fact that I hadn't been by the time I was in grade school raised eyebrows.
Pastor Claims Government Should Execute LGBTQ People
Just in time for 'Pride Month,' a Kentucky pastor has come under fire after he said the government should execute LGBTQ people.
The Institution of Marriage is ‘Destroyed’? Who Knew?
A pastor's recent editorial claims we have witnessed the 'destruction' of the institution of marriage between a man and a woman.
