Why does the term “social justice” divide so many?
The term “social justice” has become a politically charged term that divides Christians, especially Protestants. In the middle of this debate stands The Salvation Army.
The power of unity: a testament to prayer, worship, and God’s Word
The Bucket Ministry’s success in Kibera was driven by prayer, worship, and unity—100 missionaries seeking God daily, proving that radical devotion makes the impossible possible.
Being comfortable being different
Rather than dwelling on the comparisons between genders, it's time for us to embrace our unique gifts and strengths and show up confidently, regardless of who is in the room. Let's explore five steps that will help us show up more confidently in any setting.
A 3-pronged response to the lawlessness of our age
The riots of 2020 remind us that lawlessness will increase as we draw near to our Lord's return.
Racial healing or reopening? How to do both well
If we're going to reopen with a changed church, let’s change more than the cleanliness. Let’s begin to clean our hearts and souls from racial division.
Balancing grace and truth
Jesus wasn’t 50% grace and 50% truth. He was 100% grace and 100% truth. How can we be full of both, too?
7 steps to racially heal the post-pandemic church
I’m concerned that with all of our churches planning their re-opening, we’re not sufficiently addressing a potentially longer-lasting problem: the racial divide in America.
3 things we can all learn from Jesus’ stick-to-it-iveness
If Jesus never gave up on us, who are we to give up on one another?
The curse of mismanaged blind spots
I can’t help but think how grieved the heart of God must be when it comes to our relationships. I think it’s easier to hang around people who think like us and act like us.
Escaping the echo chamber of social media
The echo chamber resounds when we only surround ourselves with like-minded people. Jesus would have us do otherwise.
Why sameness is counterproductive
Jesus never advised his church to be the same. But he did encourage the church to be one. Becoming one is an intentional appreciation of difference.
Before you hire a person of color
I know.… All your peers are searching for just the right person. However, I want to caution you. If you move too quickly without doing the proper legwork, you could end up derailing the person you hire.
Words can burn it all down
Words can cause destruction in a church, in a family, in a workplace, in the culture.
The Bible’s instructions for leading right now
The kettle has boiled over in our precious USA. How should Christian leaders guide those who are desperately searching for direction?
The bottom line for every leader
As Christ-followers, if we were to live out these verses all day, every day, our world would experience amazing healing.
Say you’re sorry
Don’t let your sorrow be wasted. Use it to motivate you to find a way to accomplish something purposeful.
Leading reconciliation must be our workplace mission
Your church may or may not be responding, but you as a leader have a chance to influence the team members under your care. You can respond in the sphere of influence God has given you.
Hope-filled reconciliation
What if the current institutional and systemic racialization in America suddenly fell in a day, because the church decided we would return to our native calling?
