Faction Warns NAE Against Drift to the Right
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In the wake of National Association of Evangelicals’ ousting of VP Richard Cizik, 60 leaders pressure the group to replace him with one of similar thinking. More here.
Book Review: Judas and the Gospel of Jesus
N. T. Wright, Judas and the Gospel of Jesus: Have We Missed the Truth about Christianity? (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2006). Jacketed Hardcover, 160 pages. $18.99
(Review copies courtesy of Baker Publishing Group.)
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Thoughts on Deputation from a Missions Prof.
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Missions Mandate blog has some perspective on the state of “deputation” these days. Read it here.
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Rick Warren: Social Gospel Is Marxism in Christian Clothing
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Read about it here.
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Rick Warren to Give Invocation at Inauguration
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Read here. See also “Gay leaders furious.”
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Changing Our Minds about Missionary Training
Dissatisfaction with current missionary training has led to radical proposals. Ferris, following Frame, proposes that “we dump the academic model once and for all—degrees, accreditation, tenure, the works” (Ferris 1990, 16).
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Arsonist Burns Sarah Palin's Church
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Gov. Palin seems to believe her candidacy had something to do with it. More here.
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Few GA High Schools Offer Approved Bible Classes
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After hot debate in GA about allowing Bible classes (as literature), only a handful of schools have offered the new elective. More here.
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Next "Gay Marriage" Battlefront: Maine
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More here.
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When God Calls Your Children, Let Them Come
I talked to God recently and told Him that I am weary of the challenges that church-planting presents. I reminded Him of what we have been through in the past year with relocating, raising support, gathering a core group, and trying to lead people when you have more questions than answers. So in case He forgot, I rehearsed the details. I’m not sure you are supposed to do that, but I did. I wanted relief. I wanted rest. I wanted calm.
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