by Ron Wilson | Nov 6, 2003 | Opinion
Pastors, staff and lay leaders must possess some sense of the terrain over which they lead a congregation. The Alban Institute’s Generation of Faith provides a “congregational atlas” to assist a church’s leadership in understanding how various...
by Ron Wilson | May 28, 2003 | Opinion
“Intimate violence,” how can these words possibly be combined to describe a close, loving male-female relationship? In Healing Violent Men, David J. Livingston provides a theological response for working with men who have been violent with their wives,...
by Ron Wilson | Jun 14, 2002 | Opinion
The U.S Constitution begins with the words, “We the people …” In America today our nation is being challenged in numerous ways to redefine what is meant by “We.” Diana Eck sees this as the central challenge facing our country, especially as it...
by Ron Wilson | Apr 10, 2002 | Opinion
Journey to Jesus: The Worship, Evangelism, and Nurture Mission of the Church is a new book for pastors and church leaders looking for a better way to do evangelism that inspires deeper, long-lasting commitment to Christ. Author Robert Webber brings hope, assistance...
by Ron Wilson | Feb 26, 2002 | Opinion
A seasoned, senior minister was once heard to say, “I’d rather read books of prayers from God’s people, than to read books about prayer, the how-to of praying. Prayers of the great souls of God provide me with mentors of the heart, setting me free to...