This post is a part of the series I’m doing on A Theology of Cultural Engagement. Today’s post will focus on the role of creation in cultural integration. — Christians have long been known to condemn culture when it does not reflect their beliefs and values system. Jerry Falwell didn’t like Teletubbies, Terry Jones didn’t [...]

This post is a part of the series I’m doing on A Theology of Cultural Engagement. Today’s post will focus on the role of restoration in cultural integration. — Spend any time analyzing the world we live in today and it becomes so apparent we live in a broken and hurting world. People are amazingly [...]

This post is a part of the series I’m doing on A Theology of Cultural Engagement. Today’s post will focus on the role of vocation (working) in cultural integration. — I sense that in today’s churches many view pastoral leadership as the pinnacle of Christ following. I like how Steve Bishop put it in a [...]

Christianity has a PR problem. There is no disputing this fact. Talk to most any person who would not call themselves Christian and they would say Christians are most known for being hypocritical, judgmental, overly political, and insensitive. In today’s world perception is reality, and whether those negative words reflect all churches or people we [...]

Ever heard the word “missional”? I’d call it a buzz word in Christianity today. All the phrases of “missional church” or “being on mission” all are within the same vein. In reality, it is a concept that resonates with me, but I don’t like how overused it gets. As I’ve written about before, I’m currently [...]

No I’m not blogging about politics. One of more controversial doctrines held by many Christians is election, which is essentially that God in his sovereignty would chose some to become his children. It would be fair to say many embrace this belief, while others run far away from it. I’ve been reading The Gospel in [...]