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No prophets in today’s society? Maybe we’re just not listening.

If our culture is devoid of moral depth and lacking in spiritual integrity, how could such a culture recognize a prophet to begin with? “Prophets are not without honor, except in their country,” or so said Jesus not long before they killed him.

Why do evangelicals still support Scott Pruitt?

Evangelicals appear to be silently sticking with Pruitt, a member and former deacon of First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, Okla., and former trustee of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., from 2012 until 2017.

N.C. Council of Churches posts billboard about gun violence

While amendments and policies related to gun control dominate the airwaves, the North Carolina Council of Churches is pointing to a different directive to guide the conversation about guns and safety in our country — The Second Commandment.

Transitions for the week of 04.13.18

Staff changes, congregational news and more from across the nation.

Scholar says SBC leader sets different standards for MLK and Donald Trump

An evangelical scholar is calling out a Southern Baptist Convention leader for condemning immorality when it comes to President Donald Trump but glossing over it in recent tributes to Martin Luther King Jr.

‘Give Me Jesus.’ (But which one?)

“Give me Jesus” is a simple but never simplistic confession of faith. It complicates quickly, forcing us to ask, “Which Jesus?” given the many explanations, impressions and orthodoxies for who Jesus was and is, a challenge existing from the Church’s beginnings.

The life-changing magic of practicing redemption

What if we sought to take an exhaustive accounting of everything we do as a faith community: from worship to potlucks to Sunday school socials, and asked, not “Does this bring ME joy?,” but something a bit more meaningful, even Christian.

Former Baptist minister describes struggle of being both called and gay in new collection of stories told by LGBTQ Christians

A Cooperative Baptist Fellowship-trained pastor who switched to Mennonite says she is still getting over the inner turmoil of belonging to a moderate church that supported her call as a woman in ministry but did not know she was gay….

Consumer expert warns against smartphone, Bible-app use in worship

James Roberts is no fan of people using smartphones in church, even if it’s to follow scripture readings. For one, it can be distracting to others. And for the user, a Bible app can lead to checking texts, e-mails and…

Easter jujutsu: A supple, flexible and pliable way to respond

Instead of flailing and screaming against the powers of darkness, we could allow God to transform them into opportunities to trust and grow. When our enemy’s face comes to mind, we could pray for her by name and ask God to bless her. When some controversy hovers over our church family, we could ask what new thing the Spirit is teaching us.

US ‘Poor People’s Campaign’ to Begin 40 Days of Action Next Month

Supporters in 30 states will be trained on nonviolent direct actions, taking cues from the “Moral Monday”’ movement.

Bill Hybels steps down from Willow Creek following allegations of misconduct

The founder of one of America’s largest megachurches says an internal investigation that cleared him of alleged inappropriate behavior with women is taking its toll.

Theologizing with Larkin Poe, 10 years after Reskinned

Ministry leader with tall tales wins GOP bid for Colorado governor

What Willy Rice once knew

What I learned July 5 at church