by Sean Palmer | Oct 2, 2025 | Opinion
In the late 90s, when I was finding my voice in ministry, the air was thick with talk of becoming “missional.” Coffee shops and conferences buzzed with pastors dreaming aloud about churches that moved, congregations that reached out to the surrounding world with...
by Grace Ji-Sun Kim | Oct 2, 2025 | Opinion
Over the centuries, what began as a single church has continually divided. Today, we have a vast tapestry of theological expressions, worship practices and faith traditions. Differences continue to separate us, making unity a daunting challenge. Despite those...
by Erika Jackson-Essiem | Sep 30, 2025 | Opinion
Today I realized I am living the life I once only dreamed of. But to understand that, you need to know where I began. I grew up in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC)—a tradition rooted in holiness, revival and fire. This both shaped and constrained me. In that world,...
by Brad Bull | Sep 25, 2025 | Opinion
My usually stoic church secretary wept as she explained, “I was listening to [a preacher] on the radio. He said you can’t believe in evolution and be a Christian. My [adult] son believes in evolution. Do you think he’s not a Christian because of that?” With...
by Jonathan Walton | Sep 25, 2025 | Opinion
When I decided to follow Jesus, this didn’t change much. I internalized the idea that to be faithful was to be crucified, knowing resurrection was coming but not soon or in full. I had to be strong, wait on the Lord, and take up my cross. To be a Christian was to...
