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Addressing the Exodus of Young People from the Church

article January 31, 2020

This article is well done and is on a vital subject I’m deeply concerned about: the numbers of young people leaving the church, in what this article calls “the church exodus crisis.” I encourage pastors, parents, and those serving with youth to read this and take it to heart.

Albert Mohler on Complementarianism, Blind Spots, and the Importance of Positive Affirmations of Women in the Church

article December 30, 2019

As I’ve shared before, the widespread perception among both unbelievers and believers in our culture is that conservative Bible-believing churches—especially those that are also politically conservative—are the last bastion of cultural chauvinism. We are thought to foster disrespect of women and, indirectly, abuse.

Let’s Show Women They Are a Vital Part of Christ’s Body, Not Just Tell Them to “Go Home”

article October 30, 2019

Periodically I write an unusually long blog because the issues are so far-reaching that I think they demand extra attention. I don’t like to break such blogs into multiple parts, so if you have the time to work this through with me, here we go. Many have reacted, both negatively and positively, to comments that John MacArthur made recently about Beth Moore. This happened at the Truth Matters Conference, held at MacArthur’s Grace Community Church in California.

Where Should We Look When Christian Leaders Fall?

article September 23, 2019

I recently wrote about how “Famous Christians Are Losing Their Faith...and So Should You If Your Faith Is in Them.” The following article, by Nathan Tarr, is another reminder of the importance of not putting our ultimate trust in human leaders and of remembering that the gospel is all about Jesus. 

Famous Christians Are Losing Their Faith...and So Should You If Your Faith Is in Them

article August 21, 2019

If I could share just one message in light of the high-profile Christians who have recently made public announcements renouncing their faith, it would be this: you should lose your faith…if it is in anyone other than Jesus. 

Is Inviting Numbers of People to Church More Important Than Building Relationships?

article July 22, 2019

Isn’t there something more important than how many doors you knocked on or event invites you’ve distributed? Like getting to know people?

Looking for the Good in a World of Bad News: God at Work through His Church

article June 19, 2019

I appreciated this encouraging article by Daniel Ritchie about how God is at work through His church. As I shared in a blog post a few months back, God is doing great things worldwide using His people—but we won’t hear about them if we just keep watching the news or reading social media.

One Woman’s Insights on Church, Women, Authority, and Creating a Culture of Happy Complementarians

article March 27, 2019

Today’s blog features an article by Whitney Woollard titled, “Delighting in Authority: How to Create a Culture of Happy Complementarians.” My daughter Angela passed it on to me, and it’s terrific.

The Houston Chronicle’s Report on Southern Baptist Sexual Abuse, and the Lessons for All Evangelical Churches

article February 13, 2019

On Sunday, the Houston Chronicle released the first of a three-part series titled “Abuse of Faith: 20 years, 700 victims: Southern Baptist sexual abuse spreads as leaders resist reform.” I've included a few excerpts from the article—though please read it for yourself. (And remember, while this article and the investigation focuses on Southern Baptist churches, it largely applies to all evangelical churches.)

The Sacred Trust of Pastors and Christian Leaders: Accountability and Consequences for Sexual Abuse

article August 27, 2018

The evangelical landscape is littered with the carcasses of lives and ministries decimated by sexual sin. For every well-known Christian television personality or evangelical leader who commits sexual immorality, there are any number of lesser-known local pastors, Bible teachers, and parachurch workers who quietly resign or are fired for the same.