Category Archives: Practical Theology

Handout or Handup?: A Theology of Mission

When you hear the word “missions”, what mental image comes to mind? For many, I think the prominent image is one of large trucks delivering food and other supplies to hard-to-reach areas of the world. Well and good, but then … Continue reading

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Worship as Evangelism: Is It Working?

Below are a few selected quotes from “Worship As Evangelism”, an article by Sally Morgenthaler, in which she tries to answer the question, “Are worship-driven churches really attracting the unchurched?” If you have anything to do with church planting, planning, or … Continue reading

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Do You Support Romney for President?

Ok…. After my last post, some people got the mistaken impression that I support Mitt Romney for president, but actually, I was only asking a question. I have not decided who I’m going to vote for yet, it is way to … Continue reading

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CT Romney QA

Christianity Today has posted a Q&A session between interviewer Collin Hansen and Mormon Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney. I must admit that I have concerns about the doctrinal differences between Mormonism and orthodox Christianity, especially when choosing a president. However, should those … Continue reading

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Christianity? Not so much.

A recent study done by The Barna Groupreveals that among young adults aged 16-29, Christianity has lost much of its appeal.  Sadly, only 16% of non-Christians in their late teens and twenties have a favorable view of Christianity. This, according … Continue reading

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