The Role of Music in Civic Life
by Jacob Lute Introduction: The Communal Bond of Music Most of us would readily admit that music plays a significant role in our personal lives; after all, we spend countless hours listening to music in our cars or through our earbuds. But how often do we consider the role it plays in our social and community lives? I was raised in Southern Ohio where my family had a special affinity for college football, especially when The Ohio...
Jesus Is Glorious and His Glory Is for the Nations
by Daniel Speer In my last essay, I argued that the glory of Christ is at the heart of the missio Dei, and, thus, our work in missions. Unfortunately, many have forgotten the true nature of their callings and have embraced sociologically based growth models and watered-down doctrine to achieve numerical results while ignoring the importance of developing true Christian discipleship. In this essay, we will look to see how...
A Broader Understanding of God’s Mission
by Daniel Speer The Church is called to serve God with excellence in all of life. The entirety of our stewardship over creation is part of our duty to God. Our family life, literary engagement, political thinking, and media usage are all part of the ministry of God’s cosmic kingdom. The spread of the gospel at home and abroad is also part of that work. As such, missions should receive the same careful reflective attention that we call...
A Perspective on Pastoral Celibacy
by Brandon K. Presley and Joshua R. Colson Throughout church history, many have raised questions about the relationship between ministry and marriage. One of the most intriguing questions is whether Christian ministers should be free to marry or forced to abstain from nuptials. Evangelical readers likely heartily affirm the freedom of pastors to marry—and rightly so. However, evangelical leaders sometimes remain skeptical about...
Hope for the Weary
by Emily Vickery There is a weariness that lies just this side of burnout—the kind that weighs down your soul and takes up residence in your bones. It is the companion of middle-of-the-night nursery trips, early morning wake-up calls, and long days with longer to-do lists. It sits up with you at night as you finish that one final task and greets you in the morning as you rush out the door with a rapidly cooling cup of coffee. It...
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