A Church in God’s Image
My Lebanese uncle appeared in our home for the first time when I was 9 years old. Dressed in a long robe, he held prayer
December 10, 2016
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Signing Up for ‘South Central’: Why Our Family Chose a Traditional Church
Fly as you might, you have to land somewhere, sooner or later. Weeks became months as my wife, Trish, and I cruised the smorgasbord of
December 10, 2016
Africa Battles AIDS and Inequality
Dr. Emily Obwaka, a graduate of the University of Nairobi, has worked in a variety of humanitarian and health service settings including with John Hopkins
December 10, 2016
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Many people who believe in biblical equality find themselves in churches that don’t share their beliefs. How does one decide whether to stay and work
December 10, 2016
Crafting a Church Without Walls: Three Pastors Share How Their Churches Embraced Gender Equality, and What They Learned Along the Way
Whether it’s a church with about 85 members, one with 850 members, or one with around 8,000 members, three gift-based churches, as described by their
December 10, 2016
When the Pews are Full of Porcupines
A church is like a group of cold porcupines, I once heard someone say: Each one needs the others’ heat to stay warm, but as
December 10, 2016
Embracing Today’s New International Version
At CBE, we began the New Year by celebrating the release of Today’s New International Version (TNIV) of the Bible, now available through CBE and
December 10, 2016
Moving Forward, Being Prepared, Giving Reasons
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this
December 10, 2016
Bad Fruit? Maybe it’s a Bad Tree.
“I’m inadequate.” “I can’t seem to shake this depression.” “I’m utterly and completely exhausted.” Their stories are strikingly similar. I was lying in bed one
December 10, 2016
Moving Away from Subtle Extremity
“Mr. Jones, would you lead us in prayer?” It was an innocent request. But why was Mrs. Jones or Ms. Smith never asked? Despite a
December 10, 2016