‘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?
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?
Race is a product of racism.
Too often we confuse God’s calling for our lives with a paid vocation.
The word ‘meme’ itself was coined in 1976.
What do you think about “regifting”—giving someone else a gift that you had previously received yourself as a gift?
Can someone who is divorced and remarried serve as an elder?
My father thinks it’s God-ordained, but my mother disagrees. Who is right?
Faith formation is more than just acquiring knowledge. It is about transformation.
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.
We’re discovering that God is at work outside of our services, programs, and strategies.
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?
In Jesus, the “not yet” breaks into the “now” as we share in his resurrection and life abundant.
Some of my Christian friends give large sums of money to political candidates and causes.
You will sense the Holy Spirit’s nudging inside your heart and soul.
In the midst of a pandemic and the greater call for social justice and equity, what might ‘being missional’ look like?
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!
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?
A coincidence? I’m thinking not. I’m going to guess an algorithm got yesterday’s story almost right, but not quite.
Being stuck at home these past months because of the pandemic, I’ve found myself falling into a slower pace.
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?
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?
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?
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.