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- April 29, 2022
An Environmental Church As Christians, we believe that this is God's world and we have been placed in the world…
, , , - April 27, 2022
HALF-HOUR BREAKS In this time of stress, we need to develop a list of ½ hour interruptions that we can…
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SAVED TO THE BODY OF CHRIST As mentioned in previous blogs, I think we need to re-evaluate our understanding of…
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BIBLICAL JOURNEY OF TRUST A major theme running throughout the biblical story is the theme of trust. Trust involves risk.…
- April 18, 2022
EXCUSES, EXCUSES, EXCUSES As I continue to explore the wilderness experience as a template for how we should address racism…
- April 15, 2022
As I work on my material on racism, I'm led to reflect on a new perspective on the church and…
, , , - April 13, 2022
I am reaching out to subscribers to my blog, asking for a couple of favors from you. During my fifty…
- April 8, 2022
Dear pastor: Here is a more complete description of how to develop an antiracism ministry in your church. FIRST STEP…
- April 6, 2022
WHEN THE CROWDS FELL OFF Jesus has been traveling across Galilee proclaiming the good news of God and saying, “The…
- April 1, 2022
SHAME ON ME Those who research such things are reporting that the percentage of Americans who are members of a…
- March 30, 2022
TURNING ROUTINE INTO LIBERATION Far too often we move through the liturgy of a worship service waiting for an anthem,…
, , - March 25, 2022
L: Let us come into the presence of the God who created and calls us children. P: Our Father who…
- March 23, 2022
RACISM IN MIXED COMMUNITIES Barna research has discovered a rising percent of mixed race churches. However, they have also found…
, , - March 18, 2022
SPEAKING TO THE CHURCH’S LEADERSHIP The first step in preparing the church to address racism as a church is to…
- March 16, 2022
Romans 12 LET LOVE BE GENUINE Love one another with mutual affection Outdo one another in showing honor…
- March 11, 2022
1 CORINTHIANS 13 FOR CLERGY AND CONGREGATIONS (Adapted by Steve McCutchan, steve@smccutchan.com) L: If clergy speak in the tongues of…
A FUTURE FOR DENOMINATIONS
May 3, 2023
One Future for Denominations In reading Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat I was struck with its implications for denominationalism.…
NINE THESIS ON HOW THE CHURCH SAVES
April 28, 2023
If Jesus saves us from our sins and it is clear that we continue sinning, then how does Jesus save…
IS THERE SALVATION IN THE CHURCH (4)
April 26, 2023
The Saving Experience of Worship You find yourself talking to a friend during your lunch hour, and the topic of…
IS THERE SALVATION IN THE CHURCH (3)
April 21, 2023
HOW DOES THE CHURCH SAVE In what way does Jesus’ body offer us salvation in a fractured, frightened, often despairing…
IS THERE SALVATION IN THE CHURCH (2)
April 19, 2023
GOD’S RESPONSE TO IMPERFECTION While both members and non-members will occasionally comment on the failure of the church to live…
Is There Salvation in the Church
April 14, 2023
Flipping the question The major issue facing mainline Christianity in our time is the flip side of the ancient statement,…
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY (7)
April 5, 2023
The importance of accountability and evaluation The Importance of Accountability and Evaluation Accountability and evaluation are crucial elements in the…
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY (6)
March 31, 2023
Continuing the work towards ending racism The fight against racism is a long and arduous one. It is a battle…
AI AND THE CHURCH AND RACISM
March 29, 2023
Breaking the Chains of Racism Steps to take towards ending racism Racism has been a pervasive problem in our society…
AI ABOUT RACISM AND THE CHURCH (4)
March 24, 2023
The Impact of Racism on the Church Racism in the church’s history The history of the church is stained with…