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Churches will have work to do no matter who wins in November
A new resource invites faith communities to prepare for their response on ‘day one’ after the upcoming presidential election in ways that continue important ministries and the provision of care.
Erin Weber-Johnson
Thia Reggio
President Jimmy Carter’s simple clarity of faith
The former president’s message was that the work of faith is hard but the calling is simple, writes a former executive director of the New Baptist Covenant who worked with Carter.
Link to author Hannah McMahan King
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Hannah McMahan King
Nonprofit director
‘The Good News of Church Politics’
Church involvement in local politics can be a spiritual practice, but it’s important to keep the entire community in mind, an associate professor at Virginia Theological Seminary writes in this excerpt.
Link to author Ross Kane
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Ross Kane
Director of doctoral programs, Virginia Theological Seminary
Katharine Hayhoe: How to talk about climate change with people who disagree with you
Whether it’s with your uncle or your congregation, having conversations about climate change is the first step to action, says one of the nation’s top climate scientists.
Katharine Hayhoe: How to talk about climate change with people who disagree with you (long version)
Whether it’s with your uncle or your congregation, having conversations about climate change is the first step to action, says one of the nation’s top climate scientists.
Curtis Chang: Moving people toward greater hope and humility across political differences
Jesus didn’t say how to vote. But he did say how we should treat each other. And those teachings should be the road map for Christians in this rancorous political landscape, says the co-creator of a free course designed to help Christians engage in politics without discord.
Elizabeth Le’anani Coffee: Storytelling can change what we believe is possible in our communities
Ethical storytelling involves letting your subjects have power too, says a director of storytelling.
For many Black church leaders, it’s about seeing God in Gaza
The response of many Black clergy to the war in Gaza reflects a theological tradition that is rooted in liberation and sees God’s image in everyone.
Link to author Willie Dwayne Francois III
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Willie Dwayne Francois III
President, Black Church Center for Justice and Equality
The legalities of fetal personhood should not be up for biblical interpretation
Theological discussions about IVF and abortion belong in faith communities, not in the courts or legislatures where legal decisions are made.
Link to author Rebecca Todd Peters
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Rebecca Todd Peters
Professor, Elon University
Luis Cortés: Esperanza builds an ‘opportunity community’ for Latinos in Philadelphia
Institution building is key to developing a new generation of leaders, says the founder and CEO of one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-serving faith-based nonprofits.
