It’s the end of 2015, so here’s the 15 top blog articles by readership.
Archives for December 2015
Make Christmas, not Good Friday, about Atonement
This Christmas, I hope churches open up visitors to the breadth of theology around who Jesus can be for them.
How “Historic Christian Teaching” became a lever for Schism in the #UMC
All is not what it seems when the phrase “historic Christian teaching” is used in United Methodist circles.
#UMC Bishops: We Need You to Speak Against Hate [Guest Post]
We implore the Council of Bishops belatedly to speak out and stand with those whom Jesus stands with.
How to Prepare for Star Wars Day
Everything you need to know and do to prepare for the release of Star Wars Episode 7 this week.
To reach the Nones and Dones, focus on the Ones.
For all the church people fretting about the Nones and the Dones, real transformation can come when churches focus on the Ones.
Can a Study Qur’an or Study Bible Stop Extremism?
A Study edition of a Qur’an is a helpful step to combatting extremism, but is there a more effective way to go about stopping Islam from being used to justify extremism?
How Big Data disrupts Narratives of #UMC Decline
Big Data in the UMC challenges the narrative of decline “due to progressive Christianity,” and shows what role each of us is to play to handle the coming winnowing of the church.