Jason Byassee
N. T. Wright insists that Jesus is the starting point of natural theology
Wright’s rereading of scripture is brilliant. Too bad he’s so disparaging of other viewpoints.
How Katherine Sonderegger finds delight in a humble God
Theology as a love letter to God
A barbershop births a church of drug users, ex-cons, and homeless folks
Others have given up on them, but not God.
Literary faith from Dostoevsky to Marilynne Robinson
Poetry and fiction grant us glimpses of God.
Three United Methodist pastors and their delight in ministry
A visit to three congregations around Austin, Texas
Loving the creed, loving God
Ben Myers is a great teacher. His book left me fascinated not with him but with God.
Two vibrant Anglican congregations in Winnipeg
St. Margaret's and saint ben's take different approaches to mixing the ancient and the new.
Which new books deserve a spot under the Christmas tree?
We asked our contributing editors to each pick two.
Radical orthodoxy steps into the pulpit
The movement's plucky proponents have been known for their philosophy more than their preaching. Until now.
The quiet Christian witness of A Rocha Canada
The evangelical group teaches farming, provides hospitality to newly arrived refugees, and watches the local salmon.
Can we revitalize our dying church? Should we?
Four books on congregations in decline, and what pastors can do
The value of apocalypse
An end-of-the-world scenario, whether scientific or religious, should reorient us—but toward what?
A Catholic parish in Halifax with a deeply ecumenical spirit
Father James Mallon has borrowed some ideas from Protestants. Many of these ideas were already pretty Catholic.
Why we miss Niebuhr now
Martin Doblmeier’s new documentary shows how theology drives our use of power.
Seminaries find homes in congregations
Churches have long outsourced theological education. Now it's moving back.
Hospitality
I’ve spent time in three Trappist monasteries—the order made famous by Thomas Merton and known for its commitment to silence. Actually, I’ve found that the monks are rather eager to talk. They are commanded in the Rule of St. Benedict, the guidebook for all western monasticism, to “receive every guest as Christ.” Or, to use Kathleen Norris’ paraphrase in Cloister Walk, they are formed to think: “Hot damn, it’s Jesus again!”
Biblical, evangelical—and progressive
In the United Church of Canada, a liberal congregation is growing. Here's how.