Faith 20/20 Formation Scenarios
July 5, 2010
What will Christian faith formation in churches look like in 2020? Can we begin now to envision the shape of faith formation in the year 2020? Can we prepare our churches for the future of faith formation? This new decade will demand new thinking and new models, practices, resources, and technologies to address the spiritual needs of all generations.
The Future of Evangelicals via Rick Warren
Dec 15, 2009
The evangelical Christian movement historically has been defined by its distinctive doctrinal standards. Yet recently many Americans have seen a political, rather than religious side to evangelicals. The Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life invited Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, to discuss what are most important concerns today for evangelicals, and how the movement is evolving.
Organized religion's 'management problem'
Nov 9, 2009
'What's wrong with organized religion?' That's the question that the dean of strategic management, Gary Hamel, put to America's largest churches. Claiming that religion needs a management reboot, his hypothesis was that the problem with organized religion isn't that it's too religious, but that it's too organized.
The last TV evangelist
Feb 16, 2009
In this new book, Phil Cooke offers an insider's look at the world of religious broadcasting, from its massive networks and donations, to its sex, money and political scandals. Cooke also shares how the industry must put the prosperity gospel behind them to reach the next generation that couldn't care less about religious media.
Chastised evangelicals end broadcaster's convention
Feb 11, 2009
Sober and pensive, the leaders of America's evangelical broadcasting elite ended five days of penance and soul-searching tonight (Feb 10th) at their huge annual convention held in Nashville, Tennessee. Although several speakers built a strong case for a return to the traditional focus on the gospel, it was obvious throughout the convention that Christian broadcasters are still struggling with a message and leadership for the future.
Unlikely Alliance
Apr 17, 2008
Pat Robertson usually takes a beating for speaking up. But when he does the right thing, we should admit it. Here he joins Al Sharpton, another guy known for outrageous statements, in calling for action on climate change.
New Polls Reveals 5 Kinds of Christians
Nov 6, 2007
Up to 80 percent of Americans call themselves Christian, but their definition of the term varies widely. Now a new poll defines these categories as Active Christians, Professing Christians, Liturgical Christians, Private Christians, and Cultural Christians.
Vulnerable Mission: You mean what?
Oct 18, 2007
'You mean what?' I asked over breakfast, as Jim Harries explained the principles of Vulnerable Mission. 'I agree with the principle of local language, but why should Western missionaries avoid using outside money to sustain ministry activities?' Here are some reflections I have on this emphasis, in connection to more powerful forces, such as Business as Mission, Social Entrepreneurship and Holistic Mission.
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