Congregationalism & Churches
A professor explains why examining a school’s doctrinal statement isn’t enough. When I speak at churches around the country, the conversation after my talks often turns to the state of Christian higher education. I’m a professor at a Christian institution, and Christian parents and grandparents want to know where high school graduates can go to… Read More
That means dropping the façade and admitting their own struggles. As Generation Z teens grow up, many are moving further away from Christian faith and challenging church leaders to adapt to new expectations from the youngest in their flocks. Last month, Barna Research reported that young adults aged 18 to 22 are half as likely… Read More
As a friend of the late seminary professor, I saw up close his deep character and life-long care for the disenfranchised. For 15 precious years, Ron Sider was my colleague at Palmer Seminary of Eastern University, just outside of Philadelphia. One of the most passionate voices for defending the vulnerable, he broke negative stereotypes of… Read More