Breaking the Evangelical Mold at an Austin Church“Keep Austin Weird,” the local slogan goes. And the approach to coffee is just one unusual feature of this rule-breaking church in the notably alternative Texas capital. (NYT)
It Matters Who You Hang Out WithPastors who are regularly involved in a peer group 1) are more likely to promote a "culture of involvement" that actively assimilates newcomers and involves members in leadership, 2) have more active youth programs and activities, and 3) are more involved in community service and positive community change. (Leadership Network)
The Chios Rocket War, Where Two Greek Churches Fight With RocketsSince the 19th century, a pair of rival parishes on the Greek island of Chios have celebrated Easter not with bunnies or eggs, but by launching thousands of flaming projectiles at each other's churches while congregants celebrate Mass inside. (Slate)
Breaking up is hard to do, especially if it's with your churchWhether you’re talking to someone who’s searching for a church, committing to a church or leaving one, the conversation sounds a lot like a love story. In many ways, it is. (AL.com)
Why Do We Hate the Suburbs?Here are a few of the most prominent Christian objections to living in the suburbs. How many of them hold up to even a slight bit of scrutiny? (Mere O)