Holy Soup

The international refugee crisis has erupted in the American political campaign–and in the American church. While many are warning about the risks of admitting throngs of refugees from …

One church leader described it as “scandalous.” He’s referring to Americans’ knowledge of Bible content. It’s true that the average American would not fare well on …

The heart of American politics no longer has much to do with governing or pursuing the common good. It has devolved into a public arena …

The mom called the church office: “As you may know, my son now identifies as a female. She is planning to attend your youth group retreat …

Headlines this week report a high-profile pastor who was removed after charges of abuse. The congregation is reeling. Some feel wounded, vowing they’re done with church, forever. Across …

At the time, Michael Lindsay had no idea he’d just lit a fuse that would threaten to explode his institution. As the president of Gordon …

Many declare, “We do relational ministry.” That’s good. But some who declare it don’t really do it. When people claim to do relational ministry they often …

Pure evil. Is it on the rise? How are churches handling the public’s curiosity or concern about the presence of evil in our world? Public …

Just as the American church struggles, another institution gasps to find relevance and survival in these churning times. Christian colleges and seminaries face daunting challenges, some of …

The controversy divided the congregation. “You want to start a ministry in a pub? Jesus would roll over in his grave!” Aside from already rolling …