A Lament for Memphis: Reflections from a Memphis Minister
*Editor’s Note: On January 7, 2023, 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was pulled over by Memphis police for reckless driving and was tased and pepper-sprayed. He attempted to flee and was then […]
10 Cultural Trends Impacting the Church
I often think about the future. I have a responsibility as the lead minister/pastor in my local church and as the point leader of Renew.org (and Discipleship.org) to help provide […]
Consumer Culture…in the Church
Recently I’ve been led to believe I’m an expert at almost everything. I receive multiple requests each week to evaluate my doctor, my treatment by the wait staff, how well […]
Social Justice from the Left and the Right
Within the Church (broadly speaking), there are two groups of people. Not everyone in the Church fits into one of these groups. In fact, many people in the Church are […]
Racial Tension and the Church – Louisville Regional Gathering
At the Louisville Regional RENEW.org Gathering in 2022, five church leaders sat down together to discuss current cultural topics churches face. They were RENEW.org’s point leader Bobby Harrington; Anthony Walker […]
Postmodern Theories Playing Out in Today’s World
How are postmodern theories playing out in today’s world? The theories of postmodernism explain the shift from seeking truth in objective reality to defining truth according to subjective experience. Postmodernism […]
What Is New Age Spirituality? The Basics of New Age Spirituality in 10 Questions, 10 Terms, and 10 Quotes
What is New Age Spirituality? New Age Spirituality is a movement which brings together monism (all is one) and pantheism (all is good) with Eastern spiritual techniques. The idea is […]
What to Do with Disney…
Disney has sparked debate for Christians for decades. Is it a trustworthy source for harmless entertainment for kids? Is it a progressive organization intent on indoctrinating your kids with a […]