(Christianity Today) Norman Hall knew what he needed to do. The new president of Simpson University was appointed in 2018 to save the Christian and Missionary Alliance-affiliated school in Redding, California. The hard part was how. Enrollment was dropping at Simpson. In 2014, more than 1,000 full-time undergraduate students signed up to start classes in the fall. Four … [Read more...] about Christian Colleges Are Changing to Survive. Is it Working?
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The State of Our Theology in 2020 Is Pretty Concerning
(ChurchLeaders) In its biennial “State of Theology” survey, Ligonier Ministries uncovered rampant confusion about basic Christian beliefs and a continued need for clear biblical teaching. The 2020 State of Theology survey, commissioned through Lifeway Research, was completed in early March, just before the pandemic caused widespread shutdowns. Three thousand … [Read more...] about The State of Our Theology in 2020 Is Pretty Concerning
Tony Evans: Christians Shouldn’t Be Fully Committed to Either Party, Evans Says
(ChurchLeaders) Over the weekend, Pastor Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas jumped into the “shark-infested waters” of politics to give a message about “God’s perspective on your vote.” The 71-year old pastor instructed his congregants not to be “fully committed” to one political party thinking that God is on the side of that party. Evans advocated … [Read more...] about Tony Evans: Christians Shouldn’t Be Fully Committed to Either Party, Evans Says
Biblical Practice of Gleaning Is Saving People From Hunger During Pandemic
(ChurchLeaders) Though it’s often associated with the Old Testament story of Ruth and Boaz, gleaning has found fresh relevance during a 21st-century pandemic. The process of collecting extra crops to feed hungry people is bolstering many American communities while providing perks to farmers. On Sunday, PBS NewsHour featured a cooperative effort among New York’s … [Read more...] about Biblical Practice of Gleaning Is Saving People From Hunger During Pandemic
Kanye and Joel Osteen Walk on Water at ‘Sunday Service’
Kanye West and Joel Osteen appeared to walk on water as they teamed up this past Sunday and brought West's 'Sunday Service' to a suburb in Fayetteville, GA. The sunset service had about 150 invited guests; one of those guests being Georgia native rapper 2 Chainz. The entire service took place in the middle of a pond. As the choir walked out, they gave the illusion they were … [Read more...] about Kanye and Joel Osteen Walk on Water at ‘Sunday Service’