Voices
The Abuse of Unchecked Celebrity: Lessons for the Church
As the alleged misconduct of Christian music star Michael Tait inevitably gains global attention, it once again raises serious questions about accountability, the dangers of celebrity culture, and how the church should respond.
Voices
Shepherds—In This Gospel Work Together
In Scripture, pastors are often called shepherds—those entrusted to lead, feed and protect the flock. But what happens when the shepherds themselves start to get worn out?
The Exchange
An Enduring Evangelical Way of Being—A Response From the President of Fuller Seminary
"At Fuller, we remain committed to equipping Christian leaders to serve faithfully and wisely in all the places where God sends them. Some will affirm our approach. Others may differ."
Voices
Fuller Seminary, James K.A. Smith, and the Need for Biblical Clarity
Two Christian schools, Fuller Seminary and Calvin University, are making news around issues of sexuality.
The Exchange
Yes, Jesus Was Crucified With Nails
A recent article in Christianity Today titled “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” has been raising some animated discussion on social media—not surprising, since the opening sentence argues, “The Bible doesn’t say Jesus was nailed to a cross.”
Voices
The Remaking of Theological Education
The news of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School’s plan to leave Chicagoland and the United States to merge with Trinity Western University in Canada marks a watershed moment in theological education.
Voices
The (Contextualized) Marks of a Biblical Church
Defining what makes a church biblical can be tricky. Church expressions vary across time and culture. Yet I think six essential marks define what a biblical church actually is.
Voices
A Closer Look at the Nation’s Largest Seminaries
Because of my commitment to the importance of theological education, I keep an eye on the state of seminary education in our nation.
Lausanne
The Blessing of the Nations: 5 Ways International Student Ministry Brings Blessing to the Local Church
What comes to mind at the mention of International Student Ministry (ISM)? For some, it might draw a blank.
Voices
Navigating the Ethics of AI in Ministry and Sermon Writing
While AI offers exciting opportunities for ministry, its use also raises important ethical questions. From sermon writing to administrative tasks, church leaders must carefully weigh the benefits and potential pitfalls of integrating AI into their work.
Voices
Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 4: Preaching That Is Prophetic and Practical
We need to be preachers who are constantly renewing our commitment to proclaiming God's Word, with expository preaching as central.
