Pastors

One of the main differences between Progressive Christianity and Historic Christianity is its view of the Bible. Historically, Christians have viewed the Bible as the Word of God and authoritative for our lives.

Everyone is going to encounter temptation. Even Jesus Christ experienced it. Don’t be surprised about it. You are going to experience some today.

While you are waiting on God for direction and vision clarity, focus on increasing the spiritual health of your church.

Unity in the church is not an option for followers of Jesus, says Francis Chan. And if we are failing at it, one question we should ask is if we really know God—or if we just know a lot about him. 

Our latest podcast series, "LGBTQ and the Church," takes on what has already been an important conversation—and it is only growing more urgent that church leaders engage in this discussion with love and wisdom.

Many Christians are uncomfortable with tension when it comes to life's most difficult questions—yet Christianity is full of paradoxes. And the problem of evil is perhaps the most challenging paradox of all.

If someone says, “I’ve had a revelation from the Lord, something Scripture doesn’t address.” Run. As fast as you can. This is a sign of a false teacher.

The place of religion in American politics has become more important over the quarter-century that it has been my business, even as Americans themselves have been turning away from organized religion. Anyone who thinks this is a healthy development should think again.