What Does the Bible Say about Elders? 10 Clarifying Questions
One of the many distinctives of churches in the RENEW.org Network is that our congregations are elder-guided (along with holding high views of Scripture, baptism, weekly communion, etc.). Being elder-guided […]
A Merry Christmas in a Divided World
Kids start learning long division in 4th-5th grade. This is also around the same time many of them will learn about even longer divisions that apply to our world. Maybe […]
Why This Moment Calls for a Better Vision Than Christian Nationalism
In the days since we began working on this article, the public conversation about Christian nationalism has taken center-stage once again. The recent civil war between Tucker Carlson and Ben […]
When a Famous Christian Dies
One of the sadder facets of building a personal library is pausing every few years to realize how many of your favorite authors are now dead. I recall the first […]
What Is Unity in the Bible? (It’s Far More Important Than I Thought.)
And the first prize for most unifying religion goes to… Easy answer, right? Obviously, the answer is supposed to be Christianity, isn’t it? And yet the church isn’t always very […]
Top 10 Best Practices of Healthy Churches During the Virus
Top 10 Best Practices of Healthy Churches During the Virus and Their Lessons In Top 10 Best Practices of Healthy Churches During the Virus, prayer, worship, and communication are shown […]
The Promise Keepers and Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual Warfare and the Lessons from Promise Keepers Spiritual Warfare is real and relentless, as Satan attacks through division, discouragement, and external opposition, seeking to destroy families, churches, and ministries. […]
The Basis for Church Unity
Church Unity in Ephesians 4’s Seven Ones Church Unity centers on one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God, calling believers to keep […]
Can Evangelicals Disagree on Impeachment without Being Divisive?
Divisive Politics and Christian Unity in the Church Divisive opinions over Trump’s impeachment have exposed fractures in evangelical circles, challenging the church’s call to unity and mutual respect. Divisive rhetoric […]
MacArthur, Moore, and Gender
MacArthur, Moore, and Gender: Bold Response to Disrespect MacArthur, Moore, and Gender explores the fallout of public remarks that sparked division in the church, calling believers to Christlike engagement and […]
Devotion to Each Other
Devotion to Each Other and Its Role in Church Unity Devotion to each other shapes Christian identity. Believers are called to stay connected and work through relational tension as a […]