Just Coffee: the ministry, the book
In times of global apartheid and neo-liberalism, an unlikely relationship between two seemingly diverse organizations has come together.
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C’mon, guys
The bishop of Madison, Wis., fired a female church worker with 35 years of service after reading a few paragraphs of her master’s comprehensive exams. She wrote about inclusive language — using female and male metaphors to explain God — and earned a Master of Divinity degree.
What about Susan Boyle?
I’ve been thinking about the “Susan Boyle” phenomenon: you know, the video seemingly everyone in America has now watched.
Contextual metrics are critical indicators
Consistent and accurate metrics can provide two overarching benefits.
2008 immigration raids in Iowa remembered by town’s faith leaders
Five faith leaders from Postville, Iowa, held a telephone news conference May 11 to commemorate the first anniversary of the traumatic immigration raids in their community May 12, 2008, and to call for greater awareness of the humanitarian and spiritual issue of immigration in the United States.
Film in review: “Angels And Demons”
“Angels and Demons” is based on Dan Brown’s book by the same name, which was actually the prequel to “The Da Vinci Code.”
Post Cold-War era needs vibrant religion news, says US professor
(ENI) --The 21st century world cannot be understood without understanding religion, says U.S. religion journalist and professor, Gustav Niebuhr.
In Nazareth Pope reaffirms marriage is ‘between man and woman’
(ENI) -- In the city where the Bible records Jesus' family living 2000 years ago, Pope Benedict XVI reaffirmed the "sacredness" of a marriage between "a man and a woman."
INLOOK: New college intern to give an insiders – blogger’s – take on life inside the Outlook!
Meet Brett Wilson: child of the church, committed Christian and Presbyterian, rising senior at James Madison University, aspiring journalist in training. AND..
Film in review: “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past”
Presumably, you don’t even have to acknowledge anymore the borrowed idea of the appearance of three ghosts: Past, Present, and Future, or cite “The Christmas Carol,” or give any reference to Charles Dickens or his estate or his descendants.
Muslim leader condemns Israeli closure of ‘papal’ press centre
JERUSALEM — (ENI) The grand mufti of Jerusalem has protested that the Israeli authorities prevented his meeting with journalists taking place at a hotel in East Jerusalem. The press conference was held in an open field.
Reyes-Chow and Merritt hit Internet with radio broadcast, “God Complex”
During its second broadcast, the new “God Complex” radio show, a brand-new, bicoastal Internet radio venture featuring General Assembly moderator Bruce Reyes-Chow and blogger Carol Howard Merritt, took on the question of whether small churches can continue to afford an educated clergy.
Living up to our reputation
The blessing-curse of a reputation is that we tend to live up to it.
Pool of available ministers mismatched to churches’ needs
Numbers don’t show everything, but sometimes the big statistical picture can help explain some churches’ leadership matching dilemmas.
Obama’s faith-based council still finding its footing
WASHINGTON — Advisers tapped to help guide the White House’s revamped faith-based office say their role is still evolving as the initiative expands its portfolio and tries to find its footing in the young Obama administration.
Yes you CAN teach, lead, and facilitate
You’ve just hung up the phone and are shaking your head. Me teach Adult Church School? I don’t know enough to do that. I’m no expert on the Bible or theology. What were they thinking?”
Help for teachers: Supplemental resources for any curriculum
You’ve been asked to teach Sunday School or a Bible study in your church.
Developmentally appropriate Sunday School
As a Christian educator, the knowledge of human growth and faith developmental theories is imperative for writing appropriate lesson plans, crafting suitable sermons, and for best relating to your congregation.
Considering Christian Education through generational theory
Although published nearly 20 years ago, Generations by William Strauss and Neil Howe offers church leaders and educators a framework for understanding both those who are in and those who are out of our pews.
Home-grown faith
Family members may think that taking their children to Sunday School is their main act of Christian education, but what they do seven days a week is most critical.
Covenants: Church with children and parents
What is the meaning of childhood? British poet Francis Thompson once responded, “It is to have a spirit still streaming from the waters of baptism.”
To teach children and youth
What might a career educator say to teachers trying to find their way through a classroom of children or youth?
But will the children persevere?
Why is the Presbyterian Church losing members? The reason may be right in front of us but unrecognized because it is not theological and has little to do with the Culture Wars or politics.
A bit of reality for teachers of youth
I’m going to take the risky route and borrow from pop culture. Not too long ago I was “contemplating” life and faith, using a reality show as my “text.”
Reaching the digital natives
One of the mandates from last year’s General Assembly is to “grow the church deep and wide” in evangelism, discipleship, servanthood, and diversity.
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