One of the most consequential changes of opinion that I have witnessed in my lifetime is the American public’s change of opinion regarding same-sex marriage. According to Pew Research Center, Americans went from opposing same-sex marriage 57% to 35% in … Continue reading Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? | Book Review
The Assemblies of God held its 60th General Council two weeks ago in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Michael Clarensau presented a report to the General Presbytery about statistical trends among AG churches and ministers. “2022 data demonstrated a strong step forward … Continue reading How Is the Assemblies of God Doing?
This past June, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis. That case involved a website designer named Lorie Smith who believed that a provision of the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act violated her rights under the … Continue reading In Defense of Free Speech
“By prayer, God invites us to participate in the outcomes of our world,” writes Rick DuBose. “That is a profound and humbling truth. You need to recognize the responsibility of the authority God has given you.” He goes on to … Continue reading Five Prayer Altars Every Church Needs
Years ago, when my father served as general secretary of the Assemblies of God, he received a letter misaddressed to the Assemblies of Good. Dad always liked that name. Even if it was the result of an inadvertent spelling error, … Continue reading The Assemblies of Good
“Whether or not women are on an equal plane with men in work and ministry does not seem like it should be a subject of debate,” writes Dr. JoAnn Butrin. “Many Christian organizations … would say they welcome female leadership … Continue reading Normalize Men and Women Working Together!
Assemblies of God scholars Jerry Ireland, Paul Lewis, and Frank Macchia are editors of a new series of textbooks from Baker Academic. Titled “Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity” and written for use in the global Pentecostal/charismatic movement, the series explores … Continue reading Foundations for Spirit-Filled Christianity
On Monday, March 16, 2020, EMTs rushed Greg Mundis to the hospital. He had a high fever, was very weak, and worryingly, his oxygen level was 60. (Normal is 90 or higher.) At the hospital, doctors immediately intubated him and … Continue reading Embracing Hope in Times of Despair
A well-regarded California megachurch was recently expelled from its evangelical denomination because it ordained women as pastors. “The issue of women serving in the pastorate is an issue of fundamental biblical authority,” one minister said in defense of the expulsion … Continue reading Women In Ministry
“The Incarnation declares that God loves us, isn’t scared of us, and wants us to be unafraid of him. So how do we declare these truths to the masters of suspicion in our age? The deconstructing, disoriented, disengaged skeptic,” writes … Continue reading The Spiritual Discipline of Deconstruction
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