Theological Reflection
The Acts of the Apostles and thriving communities
Our work as Christian leaders is to cultivate thriving communities that are foretastes of the kingdom of God. In this series of reflections, C. Kavin Rowe explores the Acts of the Apostles, which offers a picture of what the church needs to continue being the church.
Second in a series. Community without communication is a contradiction, writes C. Kavin Rowe. The book of Acts makes this plain.
Sixth in a series. A community can thrive over time only if its members know why it exists and can communicate that with others.
Letting grace guide how we welcome newcomers
A pastor notices how small gestures can help visitors breathe — and feel the grace of God — from the moment they step through the door.
‘Traumatized Church: What Paul’s Relationship with the Corinthian Church Teaches Us About Helping Those Who are Hurting’
In their new book, scholar Scot McKnight and therapist Adrienne Gibson argue that the apostle Paul was a deeply wounded man and that reading his letters can help us understand the effects of trauma.
‘Weathering Change: Seeking Peace Amid Life’s Tough Transitions’
Adapting to difficult change is like birds’ molting — messy, undignified, vulnerable, yet necessary — writes author Courtney Ellis in this excerpt from her book.
