Columns

On Dancing Well

Learning to dance well in life requires balancing confidence with self-awareness. Jim Tune reflects on insecurity, affirmation, rejection, and the importance of forgiving ourselves and others when we…

Three Reasons Evangelical Churches Are Growing When Others Are Not

Why are evangelical churches growing while other denominations decline? Three pastors explore how less institutionalism, greater flexibility, and a renewed emphasis on discipleship can help congregations reach people…

A Righteous Crowd?

When does following the crowd become dangerous? Jim Tune reflects on mob mentality, self-righteous judgment, and Jesus' response to an accusing crowd, reminding Christians that following Christ sometimes…

Truth in Labeling

In a polarized world, labels can divide Christians and discourage understanding. Mark A. Taylor explores the radical center, urging believers to move beyond rigid positions toward humility, thoughtful…

A Book to Push Us Deeper

Matt Johnson reviews Adam Hamilton's Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, exploring how humility, grace, and thoughtful disagreement can help Christians navigate divisive theological, moral,…

Father Life

What does it mean to find true life in the Father's house? Jim Tune explores father hunger, the prodigal son, and why genuine freedom comes through dependence rather…

The Pew Report: What Should We Do?

What should church leaders do about declining religious affiliation? Mark A. Taylor shares Kent Fillinger's challenge to strengthen discipleship, reach younger generations, and move beyond ministry comfort to…

Missed Turns

Churches rarely lose their way overnight. Eddie Lowen explores the missed decisions, changing attendance habits, and outdated ministry approaches that challenge congregations—and how leaders can recognize the turns…

Advancing Apologetics at Lincoln

Lincoln Christian University partnered with the Loftis Foundation to launch Room for Doubt, an apologetics initiative featuring church curriculum, leadership training, and resources developed with Mark Mittelberg, Garry…

Acting My Age

As millennials ask deeper questions about faith and church life, Jennifer Johnson explores why older Christians must invest in the next generation through meaningful mentoring, thoughtful conversations, and…

Students Stoked about Pepperdine’s “Surf Chapel”

Pepperdine University's Surf Chapel brings 100 students together each week for worship, surfing, and meaningful conversations at Zuma Beach, creating a unique environment for friendships, mentoring, and spiritual…

Silence and Socializing

Silence and socializing are not opposing forces in spiritual growth. Jim Tune explores why both solitude and meaningful community are essential for introverts, extroverts, and a healthy spiritual…

“Fewer Christians in the U.S.” Good News?

A Pew Research Center study reveals declining Christian identification in America alongside growth among Evangelicals and nondenominational churches. Mark A. Taylor asks whether this growth reflects genuine evangelism…

Scholars, Students Gather for SCJ Conference

Struggling for Balance

LeRoy Lawson reviews Slow Church, iGods, and Brave New World, exploring how technology, cultural change, and the pursuit of speed challenge meaningful relationships, congregational community, and the balance…