Articles for tag: UnChristian

April 25, 2019

Three Ways Elders Must Respond to the Next-Generation Crisis

By Gary L. Johnson I hadn’t finished breakfast and had already heard of three crises facing our nation. One news commentator spoke of the growing crisis at our southern border, while other reporters spoke of global warming and opioid crises. And some commentators questioned whether these were crises at all. It caused me to think of a real crisis facing us as Christians: How does the church reach and keep the next generation for Christ? In recent years, we’ve experienced a definite decline in the number of young people coming to Christ, while increasing numbers of Christian young people have

November 12, 2017

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Church Leadership

Imagineer

By Mel McGowanÂ Â imÂ·agÂ·iÂ·neer \iËŒmajÉËˆnir\ v: 1 : to implement creative ideas into practical form 2 : one who implements creative ideas into practical formÂ Imagine the impact we could make in the world if the body of Christ recaptured Jesus” reputation as the greatest storyteller ever known.Â Â Imagine if we became truly effective at helping people understand how God is writing them into his story and history.Â Imagine if we understood how to tell stories beyond the pulpit.Â Imagine if God”s will was done on earth as it is in Heaven, with whatever piece of God”s creation he has

August 1, 2010

Christian Standard

Doctrinal Issues & Debates Theology & Bible

Time for a Name Change?

By Jeff Faull Have you ever thought much about the name we have been given as followers of Jesus? Christians. We wear a name that signifies our devotion to our Lord and Savior. Scripture reveals believers were first called Christians at Antioch. But there”s talk on the street these days about a name change for Christians, And at first glance, I can understand why. CHRISTIANS? Let me introduce you to Fred Phelps and his congregation. He and his tiny group of followers journey across the country and spew a message of hatred. His latest stunt is to show up at

September 14, 2008

Christian Standard

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

He Is “˜I AM,” I am “˜I”m Not”

By Mandy Smith We”ve heard about the Spanish Inquisition and the Salem witch trials””moments in history when, with the blessing of the church, Christians stood in judgment of one another. But that”s all history, isn”t it? Why is it, then, that in national surveys of young people, the authors of the book UnChristian found that 87 percent believe modern-day Christianity is judgmental? On the other hand, their surveys showed “only a small percentage of outsiders strongly believe the labels “˜respect, love, hope, and trust” describe Christianity.”1 We may not be hunting for witches anymore, but we point out believers who