Year: 2022

The Liberating Spirit

The Liberating Spirit is an analytical examination of the Pentecostal movement in the Latino community. Pentecostalism is presented as a social transformation factor. The research is written for a scholarly audience, though it is understandable by the common believer as well. It argues for a “pneumatic” social ethic, and urges Pentecostals to move beyond selective [...] »

Renewed Hope: How to Kickstart the Process of Church Revitalization

Hope is a term often used in a context of doubt. When we say, “I hope my team wins,” there is a hint of disbelief. When we say, “I hope my church grows,” you know it’s not guaranteed. When I peer into the freezer and say, “I hope there is ice cream,” the grim knowledge... The post Renewed Hope: How to Kickstart the Process of Church Revitalization appeared first on Church Answers. »

“Over a half century ago, while I was still a…

“Over a half century ago, while I was still a…

“Over a half century ago, while I was still a child, I recall hearing a number of old people offer the following explanation for the great disasters that had befallen Russia: “Men have forgotten God; that’s why all this has happened.” Since then I have spent well-nigh 50 years working on the history of our revolution; in the process I have read hundreds of books, collected ... »

Five Lessons Churches Can Learn from Wordle

No, this article is not about the gospel according to Wordle. This article is also not about compromising biblical truths for secular methodology. Instead, this article is about better understanding the world in which we live and the context in which we minister. Churches have often responded to culture in healthy ways. If one of... The post Five Lessons Churches Can Learn from Wordle appeared fir... »