Whatever your church is giving, it is making a difference here in Illinois and around the world, and it is deeply appreciated. Read…
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Raising Aliens: Families embrace ‘strangeness’ for the sake of the gospel
Christian parents gathered last August in Nashville, Tenn., for a conference sponsored by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. The theme—Christ-centered parenting in a complex world—was expounded upon by pastors, teachers, authors, and family experts in sessions focused both on modern-day parenting questions and universal family challenges. One speaker, Jen Wilkin, taught a session titled […]
Seminary’s biggest challenge
People in my home church in Florida cautioned me: “Don’t let seminary ruin you.” I knew what they meant. Stories abounded of young men who went to seminary fired up to change the world for Jesus, and returned cold and lifeless, all their zeal dissolved in the acid of theological debates and parsing of verbs. […]
Find purpose in your church’s true identity
When we see the “success” another local church is experiencing, we want it for our church as well. But to copy another church ignores factors like location, budget, and volunteers. Here are three steps to owning your identity as a church: Read…
Making the right call: Choosing a school is no small decision
In this special section, Pastor Mark Warnock, formerly of Illinois, shares insights on picking a seminary. He also offers wisdom for how to avoid a common seminary pitfall. Read…
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