Can you be a Christian, a Jesus follower, and not be a missionary?
Big Questions
Our panel of contributors replies to questions from readers on topics like these: ethics, relationships, missional living, faith formation, vocation/calling, digital life, church/Bible/doctrine, and stewardship. Got a question you’d like answered?
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I grew up with the admonition, “If you’re not ready to mate, you’re not ready to date,” meaning don’t date until you’re ready for the long commitment of marriage. How do I convey this principle to my teenagers when their friends have girlfriends?
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It was recently reported that a very prominent billionaire paid only $750 in federal taxes in 2016 and 2017. Is it right for Christians to try to reduce their tax burden to a bare minimum?
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My small group is boring because people sit there but don’t participate. How do I get the members to engage?
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After reading your suggestion to ditch social media entirely, I see you have accounts on all the major platforms. What’s up with that?
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When considering saving for retirement, how much is enough or too much? How much should we worry about retirement income in light of Jesus’ words “Do not worry about tomorrow”?
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Does being overwhelmed by my job mean I’ve mistaken my calling or am doing something wrong?
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A couple in our church is unsure about infant baptism and has asked for their child to be dedicated instead. Is that OK?
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‘Evangelism’ has often been reduced to a simple formula that ‘the other’ is invited to accept and believe.
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What do I say to young adults in my family when they say they have left the church because they were hurt by the church?
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Race is a product of racism.
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Too often we confuse God’s calling for our lives with a paid vocation.
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The word ‘meme’ itself was coined in 1976.
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What do you think about “regifting”—giving someone else a gift that you had previously received yourself as a gift?
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Can someone who is divorced and remarried serve as an elder?
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My father thinks it’s God-ordained, but my mother disagrees. Who is right?
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Faith formation is more than just acquiring knowledge. It is about transformation.
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When faced with important decisions, it’s good practice to think of all the relevant factors involved and then decide if there are any non-negotiable factors.
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We’re discovering that God is at work outside of our services, programs, and strategies.
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I get my news mostly from social media, Facebook in particular. As we head into the U.S. elections, how do I know whom to trust?
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In Jesus, the “not yet” breaks into the “now” as we share in his resurrection and life abundant.
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Some of my Christian friends give large sums of money to political candidates and causes.
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You will sense the Holy Spirit’s nudging inside your heart and soul.
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In the midst of a pandemic and the greater call for social justice and equity, what might ‘being missional’ look like?