Have Yourself a Merry Kitschy Christmas
What weird Nativity sets get right about the story of Jesus.
Passages
President of Youth Specialties fired, Shane Hipps hired by Mars Hill, and other transitions in the Christian world.
Less Edgy Conferences
Youth Specialties refocuses training events after pushback.
Our ‘Don Imus’ Moment
Addressing racial issues in America is a lot like being trapped in Groundhog Day.
Five Streams of the Emerging Church
Key elements of the most controversial and misunderstood movement in the church today.
What’s Next: Youth
Church Reconnect: What evangelical leaders say are the priorities for the next 50 years in youth ministry.
Axis Denied
Willow Creek ends “church-within-church” for 20-somethings.
Muslim Riots Move from Anti-Europe to Anti-Christian
Plus: The post-Katrina church, the ultimate church gym, N.C. GOP wants church directories, and other stories from online sources around the world.
The Emergent Mystique
The ’emerging church’ movement has generated a lot of excitement but only a handful of congregations. Is it the wave of the future or a passing fancy?
Content & Context
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