Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
Doug responds to the “death” of the emerging church terminology.
In this video, Doug Pagitt explains the relationships between the terms emerging, Emergent, and “emergence.” It strikes me as trying to decide which layer of the Incredible Gobstopper is the actual Gobstopper. But you should decide for yourself.
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Hispanic American congregations tend to be young, vibrant, and intergenerational. The wider church has much to learn with and from them.
Review
By changing our experience of reality, it tempts those who don’t perceive God to conclude that he doesn’t exist.
The Bulletin
The Bulletin recaps the 2024 vice presidential debate, discusses global religious persecution, and explores the dynamics of celebrity Christianity.
News
Canadian pastors are lagging behind a national push to expand MAID to those with disabilities and mental health conditions.
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Yan Yangchu taught thousands of peasants to read and write in the early 20th century.
COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.
Review
A theologian questions our habit of elevating this goal above all others.