Lifeway Research

Gearing Up for Easter – Not What You Think

Lifeway Research released the results of a recent survey – Do you plan to attend a worship service on Easter?” In the course of describing the survey results, Russ Rankin offers a couple of takeaways given by Scott McConnell. First, Christians should not take for granted … Continue reading

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Who Should a Pastor Endorse?

I was minding my own business. One of my Monday habits is to create a document with the Lectionary Texts for the upcoming Sunday. I include the broader passage from which each text comes. And, for New Testament texts I include the Greek text with apologies to my Hebrew … Continue reading

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Rock, Paper, Scissors – Thoughts on Sectarian Theology

Now let’s see, paper covers rock, scissors cut paper and rock smashes scissors. We recently watched the Big Brother’s version of “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” I know, I know. Reality TV is not really real. Watching the interpersonal relationships is quite intriguing – especially when you throw in a half … Continue reading

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