‘All Saints’ Too Political?

by | Sep 16, 2006 | Culture

Ah, how refreshing to hear of a liberal church coming under the aim of the IRS for political statements in an election year.  You normally hear of such only when the church is conservative. I still remember watching the Democratic National Convention for the ’04 election and seeing Barak Obama’s pastor introducing the candidate, from his church sanctuary, with choir members standing in the background.  Nothing significant ever said about such an endorsement. I didn’t think we’d see a liberal church receive such a reprimand. IRS investigating liberal Calif. church – Yahoo!...

The Pope Crossed the Pluralism Line

by | Sep 16, 2006 | Catholicism

Oops! The Pope suggested that Islam was founded in violence. He suggested that words like “jihad” and “holy war “are “incompatible with the nature of God.” Then he apologized for such an insult against Islam. Interesting to watch Catholicism bow their need in subservience to the god of religious pluralism. Pope sorry his Islam speech found offensive – Yahoo!...

Good to Great Churches

by | Sep 16, 2006 | Pastoral Ministry

I love the book Good to Great by Jim Collins.  Much in its content resonates with what I believe is a biblical and helpful approach to leadership and ministry function, even though it is a secular book.  In fact, many of the books on leadership publishd from a Christian perspective, sound more like unbiblical secular models.  Leadership Journal has published an interview with Jim Collins on Good to Great in reference to pastors and churches.  If you enjoyed the book, you’ll enjoy the interview. The Good to Great Pastor – LeadershipJournal.net HT:  Chris...

Abnormal Is Not Best?

by | Sep 14, 2006 | Culture

The abnormal is not what is best for families, so says the sovereign scientist. Princeton prof Peter Singer says <br>killing disabled newborns is acceptable –...