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8 problems with Christian prophets and provocateurs
The church and world need prophetic and provocative voices. We need them greatly. But, here are eight concerns I have about many of the modern Christian self-styled "prophetic" and provocative types: 1. A failure to see that being conflictual, divisive, and...
The church has abused power too often. Here’s how we can change.
We’ve seen far too much abuse of power in the church. Women, minorities, the young, the poor, and the vulnerable have especially suffered from this abuse of power. So, how do we relinquish power? And how do we embrace a different kind of power (the power of the cross...
A Conversation with Lamin Sanneh on World Christianity, Christian-Muslim Relations, & Translating the Christian Message
A Conversation Between Professor Lamin Sanneh and Graham Joseph Hill On World Christianity, Christian-Muslim Relations, & Translating the Christian Message At Yale University on Monday, April 20, 2015 The Late Professor Lamin Sanneh was D. Willis James Professor...
Why we shouldn’t fear our bodies, sexuality, and creation
Christians often have a terrible reputation for our views on sexuality, bodies, the world, and creation. We may have earned this reputation, on occasion, for our negative views on such things. But Scripture has a high view of sexuality, human bodies, and the created...
Why we need beauty: Part 1 – The theology and power of beauty
"Human beings are moved by beauty. If we want to change the world, we need, first of all, to be able to make people dream about beauty. The church has totally forgotten this. We are a bit uneasy with beauty… We seem to be obsessed with the idea of doing things…...
Polyvocal Mission and Ministry – “Many Voices, Valued Perspectives”
Prelude to this Series: Five Integrated Approaches Transforming World Christianity and Our Mission, Theology, and Ministry – Polycentric, Integral, Pentecostal, Polyvocal, and Intercultural (P.I.P.P.I.) Welcome to exploring Christian mission and ministry, invigorated...
Revisiting Caribbean Theological Tradition: 20 Haitian Theologians and Biblical Scholars You Should Know
By Celucien L. Joseph, PhD Series Editor: Graham Joseph Hill General Introduction The Caribbean is the home of many cultures and inherits various traditions, chiefly Native American, African, European, and Asian. The Region is populated by a multilingual people whose...
Why we need beauty: Part 2 – Seven features of a Christian theology of beauty
“Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of...
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