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I do not identify with race

As American Christians, we say that we are ambassadors of Christ, yet we are unable to reconcile with others because of race. We allow our racial identity to dictate what part of Christ’s calling we will fulfill. We have more faith…

In new books, John Chandler aims to help leaders listen more closely to God

John Chandler, leader of the Spence Network, recently released three books — Praying the Kings, Praying the Prophets and Praying Wisdom — aiming to engage leaders more deeply in Scripture. He recently discussed his motivations for writing the books. Q:…

HERITAGE: ‘What am I to do?’

The weekend of May 3-5 marked the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville near Fredericksburg, Va. An ambitious reenactment was planned, with armies of men in blue and grey, the sounds of cannon fire and the excitement of make-believe…

Beneath the stereotypes, a stressful life for preachers’ kids

(RNS) — The day Franklin Graham was born, he received a telegram. “Welcome to this sin-sick world,” the Western Union message said, “and to the challenge you have to walk in your daddy’s footsteps.” It didn’t take long for Graham,…

Still obsessed with End Times

Just because Jesus told his disciples God alone knows when he will return, that hasn’t prevented 2,000 years of Christian speculation. “Some have said: ‘Jesus just said we can’t know the day or the hour. But that doesn’t mean we…

VITAL SIGNS: How to ruin a sermon

Healthy churches are marked by engaging worship. Engaging worship is nearly always marked by excellent preaching. Good preaching comes in a myriad of forms in a multitude of settings. Don’t let anyone fool you: there is no one way to preach…

OPINION: At home in the 17th century

Seventeenth century Baptists would have known exactly what was happening when two Rowan County, N.C., state legislators recently proposed a resolution, affirmed by 11 other legislative colleagues, that declared that the United States Constitution does not “prohibit states or their…

Matthew Vines sets off a debate over what it means to be ‘queer’

Dear Mike Johnson, be careful what you ask for

What, to the white Christian, is America 250?

Four years later, anti-abortionists battle on other fronts

I do not identify with race

In new books, John Chandler aims to help leaders listen more closely to God

HERITAGE: ‘What am I to do?’

Beneath the stereotypes, a stressful life for preachers’ kids

Still obsessed with End Times

VITAL SIGNS: How to ruin a sermon

OPINION: At home in the 17th century

LEADERSHIP LINK: Does your church need an administrator?

Despite biblical injunctions to the contrary, Christians remain obsessed with end times

As they turn 150, Seventh-day Adventists still praying for the Apocalypse

Beneath the stereotypes, a stressful life for preachers’ kids, say some who’ve lived it

EDITORIAL: Aunt Ida learns about fresh expressions from an unlikely source

Pope promotes Italian nun to top migrant role in his first major appointment of a woman to Holy See

A Pastoral Response from BWA and UBLA

Amazon’s Second Season Of ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Reinvents Christian Redemption

Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began

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Matthew Vines sets off a debate over what it means to be ‘queer’

Dear Mike Johnson, be careful what you ask for

What, to the white Christian, is America 250?

Four years later, anti-abortionists battle on other fronts