Conservative Christians should not be in the condemnation business, but in the restoration business
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“The Christian bakers who refused to bake the cake might have used their opportunity to tell the gay couple about the God who loves them more then they could ever love each other. That would have been a proper—and biblical—exercise of their faith and religious freedom under the First Amendment’s free speech clause.”
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Americans like to sue. But many evangelicals believe that they should turn first to Jesus, not the bar
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An Argument to Turn to Jesus Before the Bar
“In all my travels around the church in America, I rarely hear of people applying the teachings of Jesus or Paul to put church members on trial,” Mr. Jones said. “But when I do, it’s inevitably in a very conservative and controlling church. They’re the modern-day Pharisees.”
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IBLP Board Places Bill Gothard on Administrative Leave
World Magazine is reporting that the IBLP board has placed Bill Gothard on administrative leave while they investigate charges of sexual harassment and misconduct.
Recovering Grace site has referenced accounts of 34 young women who describe predatory behavior occurring over decades.
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Ministering in a Generation Gap!
Ministering in a Generation Gap!
As a pastor in his 50’s I find myself ministering in-between two generations. I refer to these two generations as the puritans and the progressives.
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Chuck Smith's successor interviewed by Christianity Today
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The Case for Big Change at Calvary Chapel
“God brings into existence ministries that are relevant to the culture”
“Theologically, we are definitely non-cessationist. We believe in the ongoing ministry and gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
“God is bringing the mission field to us. “
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G.R.A.C.E. and BJU release statements on reengagement
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BJU Press Release: BJU Reengages GRACE To Complete Independent Review
G.R.A.C.E. Press Release: GRACE Independent Investigation – Reinstatement
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