Perspectives
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Confessions of a Happy Disciple
About five years ago, many of us were deeply affected by the crisis in the International Churches of Christ. Most of us had devoted our lives to the efforts of the church to bring a special message to a lost and dying world. When the internal structure of our fellowship collapsed, many were left with a profound sense of loss, some even with feelings of betrayal.
Defining Membership
How much should we expect of church members? Kelcy's blog gives an example from one of our churches and an article from Christianity Today.
Christianity and Psychology
What is the role of psychology for someone who has made Jesus the Lord of their life?
What Do We Now Believe?
We have done many right things in many wrong ways, but we cannot stop doing the right things.
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Ambassadors
I went to the Russian Embassy the other day. Now when you visit an embassy you are actually visiting another country!
Matters of Conscience: A Deeper Look
In recent settings, I am hearing more about conscience than I have heard in a long, long time. Perhaps that is because some (most?) of us violated our consciences in our movement’s past.
Christians and Christmas
hristmas is a big deal in our culture, but how much of what we do is actually related to the birth of Christ, which it purports to celebrate? In fact, it might be surprising to you as we examine the real origins of the symbols and traditions that we have come to know as Christmas tradition.
The Power of the Church
In many people's eyes today, the church is ineffective and irrelevant. It is out of place in a fast moving society that often measures success by the highly acclaimed, yet fleeting, standards of physical appearance, popularity, talent, and money. They see the church as a vestige from the past that offers very little to present day individuals who seek practical answers to the burning issues they face on a daily basis.
Kip McKean Starts The International Christian Churches
Kip McKean recently announced he is formally starting a new movement called The International Christian Churches which include only about 16 different groups in seven countries with an estimated combined membership of 800.