Mac and Grace Johnson have spent the last three years serving in Vancouver, British Columbia, investing in the students and community at Simon Fraser University. When they arrived, their church had just three students attending due to strict in-person restrictions. Today, they have 30 students regularly attending, 80 engaged in
10 Ways Churches Can Engage with Their Local Communities Churches play a vital role in their communities, offering salvation, guidance, support, and outreach to those in need. However, to remain relevant and effective, churches must actively engage with their local communities in meaningful ways. Church community engagement goes beyond Sunday
The Contemporary Metaphysics of Power and Sex Are women rational and free persons? Catholicism’s answer should be easy to discern, surely, given that Christianity was uniquely supportive of the equal human dignity of women in the ancient world. Yet many loud voices are claiming that the Catholic faith teaches that
In his dialectical reconstruction of Christianity, G.W.F. Hegel not only distorts theological events into philosophical moments through which the Spirit (Geist) comes to self-consciousness, but in doing so, he contracts each “stage” in such a way that each appropriates the role of the one that follows. The series begins with
The following first appeared in Public Square Magazine. As a psychologist and psychotherapist who specializes in the relationship between psychology and faith, I regularly work with religious people who struggle with feelings of unworthiness and guilt. Some of them have developed symptoms of OCD/Scrupulosity because their thoughts and feelings convince
Catalyst Question Share about a time when, even after you made a mistake, someone gave you a second chance. Repentance as the Fertilizer of Faith This week, the annual NCAA basketball tournaments begin. Dubbed “March Madness,” two tournaments seek to crown the respective men’s and women’s team champion for Division 1
Colossians: Exploring Christ’s Supremacy and St. Patrick’s Faithful Legacy In this episode of Sermon Notes, titled Colossians: Exploring Christ’s Supremacy and St. Patrick’s Faithful Legacy, hosts Jay Strother and Brian Ball delve into the book of Colossians, focusing on Paul’s robust declaration of Christ’s supremacy. As they explore the text,
“Becoming a Future-Ready Church” featuring Adelle Banks What shifts are needed for congregations to be future-ready? Adelle Banks reflects on the evolving nature of church hospitality, social justice, technology, and vitality. She highlights innovative approaches that foster belonging, authentic community, and discipleship in a rapidly changing world. Most Churches Report