Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
February 22, 1906: Black itinerant evangelist William J. Seymour arrives in Los Angeles to lead a Holiness mission. The group grew larger as word spread of its revival meetings and speaking in tongues, and it eventually moved to a rundown building on Azusa Street. The church's revival is often cited as one of the birthplaces of Pentecostalism (see issue 58: Pentecostalism).
Being Human
Dennis Edwards discusses marginalization, assumptions, and expectations.
Despite GOP concerns over government interference, local evangelicals agree that the historic church must fully separate from its Moscow parent.
News
As Donald Trump’s unfounded claims circulate, Springfield pastors and immigrant leaders deal with the real-world consequences.
Christians like to talk up pop culture’s resonance with our faith. But what matters more is our own conformity to Christ.
Review
In the aftermath of a senseless killing, Davey Blackburn encountered “signs and wonders” hinting at its place in a divine plan.
Christians fought for laws to protect children during the Industrial Revolution. We can do it again in the smartphone age.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin considers the end of Chinese international adoptions, recaps the week’s presidential debate, and talks about friendship across political divides with Taylor Swift as a case study.
