Did Jesus preach, as best we know? And if he did preach what kinds of things did he preach about? When Jesus speaks, the major verb that is used in the gospel accounts is "to teach...." He teaches his ...

What is pastoral ministry like these days, and how is it being shaped in new ways? The Century talked to pastors about the challenges and surprises of their early years in ministry. This interview is ...

It is fascinating to see the way that careless readings of well-known texts keep resurfacing in different contexts. One of ...

Every Christian is called by God to be an influence on the world around them. Jesus began teaching this concept early in his ministry when he told his disciples that he would make them fishers of men.

The creedal affirmation that Christ’s suffering happened “under Pontius Pilate” rightly situates the incarnation in the midst of secular history. But the focus on Jesus’ passivity has arguably served ...

Digital Bible lessons can’t replace teachers passing on the faith. My church’s children’s ministry was looking for volunteers one Sunday. “There are scripts and a video you can use, and all materials ...

One of the core teachings of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is that the human spirit never dies. Instead of fearing death, Pa ...