Today, while there is still the need to address doubt, there is another concern that needs to be addressed that is hindering the Christian witness: the many people who are experiencing church hurt and religious trauma. To address this, I think we can also read “Doubting Thomas” more charitably as “Thomas the Traumatized.”
Category: Evangelism
Protected or Privileged: Evangelism in the Federal Workplace
The recent Federal guidelines that explicitly protect federal employees who engage in religious expressions, including those that seek to persuade their co-workers to convert, raise serious questions about evangelism’s place related to the government. The practice is protected, but is it a good thing for it to be privileged?
Don’t Forget to Invite People to Christmas Services!
Inviting those we know to experience the unique joy and beauty of worship at Christmastime is demonstrably one of the easiest steps toward Jesus that many people are likely to accept positively.
How We Honor and Overcome Our Stories
In a time when many Americans feel trapped, it is time to consider how we can honor our values while overcoming the false narratives that insist we keep doing what we always have.
The End of Evangelism in the Public Square?
Does the lack of comfort Christians and non-Christians alike have with inviting others to change their beliefs mean that evangelism as a practice is no longer possible in the United States? No. Does it mean that certain practices of evangelism should be retired, at least for this cultural moment? Absolutely yes.
Can Christians Share the Good News When No One Likes Them? Pat Robertson, Public Opinion, Hatred and Evangelism
From the perspective of Christian evangelism, there is one clear and deeply concerning trend in the US today: Christians and religiously unaffiliated people do not like each other. There are at least two major problems with this.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Shaping Christian Witness in the American Context
What can the church learn from 2022 about how to be faithful and effective witnesses for Christ in 2023?
Evangelism in the News: Responding to the SBC Report
Evangelism is in the news again on the heels of the SBC report. And, once again, it is negative for good reason. Can Christians offer a credible witness again?
Trust, Relationships, and Institutions
When Americans lose confidence in their institutions, what needs to be done? The answer is in individual relationships, not high-level marketing.
Abundant Light for the Medium-View of Mundane Life
Does the Christian faith have anything helpful to say about the mundane parts of life?