A Shared Vision for Shared Life: A Case for a Native and Non-Native Church Partnership

Norman First American UMC and McFarlin Memorial UMC The relationship between Native American peoples and tribes and non-Native churches has been complex and, at times, fraught with intentional and unintentional Continue Reading

Spirituality in Secular Spaces: A Practical Missional Ecclesiology

Spirituality in Secular Spaces: The Challenge As religiosity shifts in our contemporary culture, the Church must shift its perspective to ensure that an orthodox but adaptive future is possible. We Continue Reading

Thriving Rural Churches in Context of Decline

Introduction: Jurgen Moltmann’s assertion, “True hope is lived in the giving of oneself to the future of the hopeless…. Faith is manifested in love for those in need,”[1] resonates deeply Continue Reading

Bridging the Gap: Uniting Generations at Abundant Praise Baptist Church

Nestled in the heart of the Silverleaf community of Durham, North Carolina, Abundant Praise Baptist Church stands as a testament to resilience and adaptability in the face of societal and Continue Reading

Brick Walls Behind Opened Doors

What are the qualities of an effective leader in pastoral ministry?  For some, homiletical skill, education, faithfulness, service, integrity, and the non-negotiable element of God’s call are more than enough. Continue Reading