Church discipline is never an issue which we can approach flippantly, or with excitement. It reflects the tragic and fallen nature of humanity, specifically those who have claimed the blood of Jesus. It is necessary because of the persistent and abiding nature of sin and it always leads to a black mark on the bridal... Continue Reading

The main challenge for journalists, then, is to resist the powerful pull toward the new, urgent, and controversial. This is how journalism schools teach us to evaluate news priorities. If it bleeds, it leads. Even Christian journalists fall into these patterns. I am trained as a journalist. And I’m trained as a preacher. You might... Continue Reading

Out of sight of most Americans, African Christianity is thriving in New York and other cities, here and around the globe. It is a gift in our midst, a vivid reminder that Christ is about flourishing, says the author of “Word Made Global.” (Gornik is the founder of City Seminary of New York; he is... Continue Reading

Three weeks before graduation, he said he was informed by the Dean of Men that he was reported by another student for watching TV off-campus, and would be facing another round of demerits. He told CNN he was at an off-campus Starbucks, drinking coffee and watching “Glee” when he got called into the office and... Continue Reading

Four ‘Sheds of Hope’ will be built on the grounds of The Hotel Louisville…[{not far from] convention center. The sheds, when completed, will be transported to families in need in [nearby southern Indiana]. General Assembly attendees are invited to participate or, if you prefer, just come watch the progress……Free trolley service is available and a... Continue Reading

“On the one hand, it is certainly understandable why faith-based institutions might wish to have a president who genuinely embraces that faith.” But on the other hand, she said, while some colleges find qualified candidates who are also already active members of the denomination (as Davidson did), the requirement can make identifying presidential prospects even... Continue Reading

“Pray that God will open more doors and pray that God would give us more means to bring the Gospel to the people. One of the best ways to spread the Gospel is through our hospital there.” It turns out, “austerity” is the kind of word that gets you fired if you’re a politician in... Continue Reading

The first edition of a new journal published by Union University, “Renewing Minds: A Journal of Christian Thought,” is now available. “This is not like an academic journal in the sense that it is written just for other academics,” said Hunter Baker, associate dean of arts and sciences at Union and one of the journal’s... Continue Reading

Presbyterian and Reformed Joint Commission on Chaplains Director, PCA TE Doug Lee – himself a retired Army Chaplain – recommended this story to the Aquila Report and made the following comment: “I encourages ministers to consider this wonderful ministry model if they are seeking broader ways to share the Gospel.” Nate Schroder has served as... Continue Reading

“It is our understanding now that ‘to abide by,’ means ‘to accept without objection’ and ‘to accept as our own.’ ” Even though Baptist Collegiate Ministry was approved as a recognized student organization on the campus of Vanderbilt University, the BCM will decline that status. Randy C. Davis, executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Convention,... Continue Reading