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104 Majority World, Diaspora, First Nations, and Indigenous Thinkers Consulted in “World Christianity: An Introduction”
Here are the Majority World, diaspora, First Nations, and Indigenous thinkers I engage in my book World Christianity: An Introduction. Many live, serve, and write from Majority World, First Nations, and Indigenous contexts (the bulk of the persons on this list)....
Nine Books by Female Pastors on Pastoral Ministry
By Graham Joseph Hill (in conversation with Mandy Smith) With each denominational and congregational crisis, we’re becoming increasingly aware that something isn’t working in our way of leading the church. So, we’re scrambling for models of leadership...
Why Theological Education & Ministry Training Must Change
Between 1990 and 2000, theological schools in the U.S. experienced a dramatic increase in the enrollment of women and men of Asian, African America, Hispanic, and Native American decent. (I see a similar diversification happening in theological colleges in Australia...
I pray you make more mistakes this year
My prayer and hope is that you make more mistakes this coming year. I hope you try something difficult or impossible this year, and, as is usually the case when we truly reach for such things, that you make and learn from mistakes along the way. The start of the year...
People of faith, take a stand against the evil of racial supremacy!
Now is the time for the church and its leaders to take a public stand against the evil of racial supremacy. Today, many of us are shocked and repulsed by the evil and violence unfolding in Charlottesville, as white supremacists show just how vile and hateful their...
How to write a lament
A Guide for Writing a Lament Here is a guide for how to write a lament. It has been put together by Jenna from "The Practice" in South Barrington, Illinois. As you write your lament, you may choose to write a parapragh or two on each point. Here are the nine steps of...
7 Inspiring Women: Sarah Coakley
In this series of posts, we’re looking at 7 inspiring women – passionate, courageous, prophetic women, who inspire us to think deeply, act courageously, embrace others, and bring hope to the world. Instead of being constrained by churches, institutions, and cultures...
Freeing the Gospel and Church from Western Cultural Captivity
Majority World and indigenous and diaspora churches are redefining twenty-first-century Christianity. Those of us who are Western Christians must decide how we’ll respond. Stephen Bevans writes, We are now living in a “world church” where the vast majority of...
12 Ways Christians Can Respond to Anzac Day (and Other Commemorative Events)
Anzac Day always makes me think about my grandparents, and their personal courage and losses during the First and Second World Wars. Anzac Day holds a special place in the imaginations of Australians and New Zealanders. But, war is dreadful, and Jesus calls us to be...
Let’s Replace Division with Unity & Love, & with Thanksgiving & Prayer (Colossians 1:1–14)
Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29).
Churches and their leaders must confront domestic violence
Churches and their leaders must confront domestic violence. Domestic violence isn’t just a problem for society. There is no doubt that domestic violence is prevalent in our churches, and in Christian marriages. Christian leaders urgently need to speak up about it and...
17 African American Women Theologians You Should Know About
17 African American Women Theologians You Should Know About By Emmanuella Carter Series Editor for the Mosaic Bulletin: Juliany González Nieves Series Editor: Graham Joseph Hill I have studied at Christian schools my entire life. After graduating from high school, I...
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