When disasters strike, so do “second disasters,” when well-meaning givers offer donations that create more problems than they solve. How can people best help disaster-affected areas?

Citing Wendell Berry, rural pastor Chris McLain argues that small churches shouldn’t be relegated to a “resume builder” for new pastors.

Hurricane Harvey’s long-term effects ought to be healed through churches’ long-term partnering.

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s destruction, the church must not forget to help small Texas towns recover.

If you’re not satisfied with Jesus, don’t worry. You’ve got gospels galore in this pluralist, postmodern age. Take your pick.

In light of the push to remove Confederate statutes, pastor James Hassell considers the problem of American racial tension.

I am embarrassed that I have attended and worked at an institution that flew a flag representing systemic racism and I didn’t think to say something sooner.

As a young theology student, I forgot how lucky I was. I forgot that, given the chance, almost any member of my church would have switched places with me. 

The scene in Acts 4 of the early church gathered together and praying for one another is powerful. The church today needs to follow this example. 

When Christians fall short in measuring our theology against the teaching and life of Jesus, then we can be found guilty of using the Bible for our own objectives.

Our positions of power and privilege are to be used to transform society. There must be a willingness to risk it all for what is hard yet right.

The people I talked to this week didn’t understand why my wife and I paid more for our groceries. In American society, saving money is a high cultural value. In the kingdom of God, respect for persons and compassion are higher values.