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Transforming (Mainline) Congregations III
Today we continue the series of interviews with Energion authors on transforming mainline congregations. In the first week, Dr. Bruce Epperly responded to the interview questions. Dr. Bob LaRochelle provided our second set of responses. Today, Dr. Bob Cornwall, pastor, church historian, and author of Energion titles Ephesians: A Participatory Study Guide, Ultimate Allegiance: The…
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What Does a New Testament Church Look Like?
We get this question frequently from readers of The Jesus Paradigm by David Alan Black. The easiest answer is to link to his essay with the same title.
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Can Christians Use Reiki?
Recently, as our congregation’s sexton was changing the sermon title on the congregation’s marquee, a woman drove up and asked him, “Are you the new age church?” He responded, “We’re part of the United Church of Christ and our pastor is a biblical preacher.” She continued, “But, how can you be Christian? You’re celebrating earth…
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David Alan Black: A New School Year and a Favorite Book
from David Alan Black‘s blogsite, jesusparadigm.com. I’m really looking forward to a fun and exciting fall semester, not least because I’m teaching NT Intro again for the first time in several years. The course covers Acts – Revelation, which means that, if I time things just right, the semester will end before I have to discuss…
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A Restoration Project of the Deacon Ministry
Dr. Wesley has drawn the blueprint for a restoration project of the deacon ministry. Cutting through ministry walls decayed by time and tradition, personality and preference, The Seven restores God’s original design for this servant office. Grounded in Scripture, supported through the testimonies of godly men, this valuable resource will bless new and seasoned ministers,…
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Video Interview: Dr. Thomas Hudgins on Who Was Paul?
— Henry Neufeld, Energion Owner/Editor Last night I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Thomas Hudgins on the question, “Who was Paul?” Thomas has a different perspective from the previous authors I interviewed, which you’ll discover in the interview. I’d particularly call your attention to the answer starting at 29:03 regarding what Paul might say…
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