The VCI coaches are careful not to impose a particular vision. Rather, they work with congregations to develop their own unique vision for a “robust esprit de corps,” or “spirit of the body.” Congregations focus on their internal spiritual life and dynamic missional engagement with the world. In a culture many describe as frantic, manic... Continue Reading

The movement has admirers on both sides of the political spectrum. Liberals like Ramsey’s criticism of rampant materialism. Conservatives appreciate the old-fashioned values the movement promotes, from hard work and integrity to avoiding impulse decisions and debt. “When the gazelles see the cheetah, they run. The cheetah separates the younger of the two, and the... Continue Reading

Update Sunday 6:00AM EDST. The Gospel Coalition endorses the work of CRASH Japan; Must-see video of the actual Tsunami wave approaching Japan; Family Forum Japan reports contact with Japanese pastor and family who had been missing for 9 days. Gospel Coalition Endorses CRASH Japan The Gospel Coalition is a semi-formal group of churches/ministers who describes... Continue Reading

The answer comes, in part, by recruiting for and supporting the work of Camp Brave Heart which takes place each summer at Ridge Haven Conference Center. This year the dates are July 18-23. Camp Brave Heart is a Christ-centered camp designed to meet the unique spiritual and emotional needs of youth who are walking the... Continue Reading

Imagine 475 college students — all members of fraternities and sororities around the country — flooding a hotel for a weekend. Imagine, come Sunday, that not one noise complaint has been lodged, no chairs are broken, no beer stains the carpets and the hotel housekeeper says, “What a nice bunch of kids.” Improbable, but that... Continue Reading

A learned clergy was the immediate and pressing social need that Harvard was expected to supply; but the advancement of learning was the broad purpose of the College. Harvard students were reminded that the object of their literary and scientific studies was the greater knowledge of God… Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest... Continue Reading

You were created to sing. But you already knew that because you are likely already listening to something, if only the jingle that is stuck in your head. Whatever your preference, music is a defining element in our lives. It’s always been this way. Before the invasion of rock, the invention of rap or the... Continue Reading

If your church is in or close to Richmond, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Chicago, Baltimore or Birmingham and you are (or should be) involved in urban ministry, you might find this conference of interest. Through a partnership with nonprofit church growth consulting group Urban Awareness USA, NCPG and its corporate sponsors are funding a... Continue Reading

Retired Brig. Gen. Douglas E. Lee, the chaplain endorser for six conservative Presbyterian denominations, would welcome liberal colleagues to whom evangelical chaplains could refer gay troops. “We celebrate that people of vastly different theological perspectives are in military chaplaincy. We learn to respect each other and work around the differences.” Rabbi Alvin Berkun loved his... Continue Reading

In an effort to combat biblical illiteracy, a group of 30 seminary professors have made themselves available to provide free education to the public. The free education comes in the form of a blog – launched this week – with regular posts on anything from prayer and spiritual formation to historical theology and biblical exposition.... Continue Reading