‘Evangelism’ has often been reduced to a simple formula that ‘the other’ is invited to accept and believe.
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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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?
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I grew up with constant criticism from my parents. I don’t want to hurt my children like I was hurt, but I can’t seem to stop being critical. Help!
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Lent and advent celebrations were totally absent in the first 30 years of my 75-year CRC experience. Now they abound. Why now and not then?
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A coincidence? I’m thinking not. I’m going to guess an algorithm got yesterday’s story almost right, but not quite.
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Being stuck at home these past months because of the pandemic, I’ve found myself falling into a slower pace.
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I am in a period of huge transition in my life right now. How do I make sure I navigate my decisions and direction-setting well?
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Governments in the U.S. and Canada are offering grants and financial support for businesses and charities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. How should churches respond?
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Is there a model structure that complies with church order yet allows a smaller group to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the church?
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In order to become “the personal Presence of Christ in the world by the Spirit,” there are indeed a number of shifts that need to happen in a congregation.