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District Under Fire for High School Baptisms
In the latest Tennessee high school football news, a school district is in trouble because two student athletes were baptized on school property after practice on August 7th. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has accused the district of violating the Constitution and has taken action against it.
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Thanksgiving Quotes From 20 of the Most Influential Church Leaders
Newsmax released a list of the 100 Most Influential Evangelicals in America that includes men and women of faith that are involved many different careers in life. Here are Thanksgiving quotes from them.
Self-Appointed Word Police: About ‘Your Truth’ and ‘My Truth’
Leaders and teachers care about words because they know the power within them. But just because words matter does not mean we should play the role of self-appointed word police.
Preachers, Don’t Just Explain the Text Meaning—Tell Us How You Got There
Fellow preachers, if we explain the text meaning in our sermons, we do well. Our people will benefit. But that’s not enough.
Handling Controversy With Rules of Persuasion
No matter the theological issue, we can be sure that a litany of quick-fire responses often only exacerbate the issue for those who are in need of biblical instruction and theologically nuanced clarity. To that end, I would suggest that the antiquarian tripartite modes of persuasion (i.e. ethos, logos, and pathos) are helpful when seeking to engage in theological controversy.
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Tara Beth Leach: This Is How Your Preaching Can Thwart Consumerism
Tara Beth Leach believes it's all too easy for church to turn into, "Come, consume, and see the show." Tara Beth is an author, speaker and senior pastor, and this week on our podcast, she shares how pastors can counteract consumerism and help their members see themselves as the missional people of God.
David Curry to the Church in the West: Please, Do Not Sleep While Persecution...
David Curry says that when we look at the history of Christian oppression, "this is the time that has the most persecution to date.” David is the president and CEO of Open Doors and this week on our podcast, he explains why global persecution is increasing and how the church in the U.S. should respond.
Dave Willis: Jesus Shows Us How to Respect Women in a Culture of Disrespect
Jesus, says Dave Willis, is our perfect example of godly masculinity. This week on our podcast, Dave shares his insights on why women are so disrespected in our culture and what church leaders can do to help restore a godly view of masculinity and femininity in their congregations.
David Kinnaman: Living in a Digital Babylon (What You Need to Know)
Barna president David Kinnaman says, “We’re becoming more post-Christian by a lot of measures." This week on our podcast, David shares why, even though our culture is becoming increasingly secular, he is optimistic about the faith of the next generation.
JD Greear: Here Is How to Keep the Gospel, Not Politics, First
JD Greear says, “Church-defining issues are the gospel, and we can disagree on secondary matters even with unity in primary ones.” At times this might seem impossible, but this week on our podcast, JD shares how to prioritize the gospel over any other issue...even politics.
Tim Lucas: This Is What Millennials and Gen Z Want in a Church
Tim Lucas says, “Jesus calls Himself the living water, and so we really believe church should be refreshing.” Tim is the pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, and on this week's podcast, he shares how he sees the Holy Spirit moving in his ministry and across the nation.
Rachael Denhollander: What Pastors Need to Know About Sexual Abuse
Rachael Denhollander says, “There is so much beauty in a gospel-filled response to abuse.” This week on our podcast, Rachael shares how pastors can avoid doing further harm to sexual abuse survivors and instead point them to the hope found in Jesus.
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Can a Christian Drink Alcohol?
Can a Christian drink alcohol? I have yet to hear from anyone who drinks how alcohol enhances anything or blesses anyone.
