Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all...
Why the willingness to raise a concern is one of the quiet marks of a healthy church Every church says it wants people to speak up. We tell our congregations that our door is always open, that they can come to us with anything, that no concern is too small. And we...
Three parents sip coffee and huddle in a circle during a break at a parenting seminar. They came highly motivated to be the very best parents they could be, but each had been hitting some setbacks. “I don’t know why I have such a hard time breaking these bad habits! I...
Brad Waggoner is a close and longtime friend. Over the past several years, I’ve seen the fire of evangelism burn in his life like I’ve seen in only a few Christians. On the one hand, he puts me to shame. On the other hand, he encourages and motivates me. I asked him a...
By Caroline Beidler Every October, more people talk publicly about taking a break from alcohol. They share mocktail recipes, count alcohol-free days, and reflect on the role drinking has played in their lives. This visibility can reduce stigma and help people ask...
Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every Sunday evening in Seattle’s Lake Union neighborhood, about thirty to forty people gather in a community room. No pulpits, no pews anywhere to be found. Instead, people sit around tables featuring plates brimming with...
I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir practice, but I was just a...
Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted with urgency because Judaizers similarly weaponized table...
Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their associate pastor. This honorable young father suddenly found himself with no income and lots of confusion. My friend asked,...
Why safety in a church is built quietly, over time, long before anyone needs it Safer Ministry Environments Begin With Watchful Leadership Most of us who lead in ministry never set out to build a safe church. We set out to build a faithful one. We wanted to preach...
Understanding Faith and Doubt in the Christian Life There are doubters in every religious community. Some doubt because they were raised in a world thoroughly immersed in the Holy Spirit and aren’t sure now that the Spirit can be either credited or blamed for all...
Why the willingness to raise a concern is one of the quiet marks of a healthy church Every church says it wants people to speak up. We tell our congregations that our door is always open, that they can come to us with anything, that no concern is too small. And we...
Three parents sip coffee and huddle in a circle during a break at a parenting seminar. They came highly motivated to be the very best parents they could be, but each had been hitting some setbacks. “I don’t know why I have such a hard time breaking these bad habits! I...
Brad Waggoner is a close and longtime friend. Over the past several years, I’ve seen the fire of evangelism burn in his life like I’ve seen in only a few Christians. On the one hand, he puts me to shame. On the other hand, he encourages and motivates me. I asked him a...
By Caroline Beidler Every October, more people talk publicly about taking a break from alcohol. They share mocktail recipes, count alcohol-free days, and reflect on the role drinking has played in their lives. This visibility can reduce stigma and help people ask...
Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every Sunday evening in Seattle’s Lake Union neighborhood, about thirty to forty people gather in a community room. No pulpits, no pews anywhere to be found. Instead, people sit around tables featuring plates brimming with...
I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir practice, but I was just a...
Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted with urgency because Judaizers similarly weaponized table...
Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their associate pastor. This honorable young father suddenly found himself with no income and lots of confusion. My friend asked,...
Why safety in a church is built quietly, over time, long before anyone needs it Safer Ministry Environments Begin With Watchful Leadership Most of us who lead in ministry never set out to build a safe church. We set out to build a faithful one. We wanted to preach...
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