Category: church

The future of religion in the USA

May 24, 2011 | 7 comments

What will the Christian church look like 20 or 50 years from now? Will it stay the same? Not according to Oliver Thomas, author of a refreshing article printed in USA Today, “Faith in America: Get ready for change.” Thomas

Safe haven of church work

March 23, 2011 | 4 comments

Every once in a while, a church worker will relay fears to me that serving as a Reader, a board member or in some other visible capacity in church, puts them in a dangerous position. They believe they become targets

The Liverpool Cathedral

March 16, 2011 | 12 comments

Last Thursday, we walked around Liverpool exploring the easy to find sights, one of which included the Liverpool Cathedral. Owners claim it is the largest cathedral in the UK. And it is a HUGE edifice, oh my goodness. This picture

Sola scriptura

January 11, 2011 | 8 comments

Phyllis Tickle, in her new book, “The Great Emergence,” makes some interesting points about the current status of Christianity and the direction it is headed. One of the main points she makes is that “About every five hundred years the