Black Church

Black History Month Syndrome

Edward Gilbreath 2-26-2010

I've kind of avoided the topic of Black History Month this year until now, almost the end of the month. The reason is, I've been kicking around in my mind this notion of "Black History Month Syndrome." Now, stay with me a minute.

Obama's Nobel Speech: What If?

Jarrod McKenna 12-17-2009

What if? What if Obama's speech had not simply referenced Gandhi and King but followed them in following the way of Jesus?

The Next Evangelicalism: Interview with Soong-Chan Rah, Part 2

Edward Gilbreath 7-07-2009

[continued from part 1]

The Next Evangelicalism: Interview with Soong-Chan Rah, Part 1

Edward Gilbreath 7-06-2009

You can't do church in the 21st century without a vision for cultural diversity, says author and theologian Soong-Chan Rah.

Watch and Pray

Jim Wallis 4-09-2009

Last week, before the budget vote, I talked with several senators on the phone as they were about to cast their vote. The ones I spoke to were friends, and I told them that I was praying for them.

God's Inaugural Spokespersons

Arthur Waskow 1-22-2009

I thought God -- the real God, the One who cares passionately about justice, peace, and diversity -- came out rather well in the inaugural ceremonies.

Look Who's Praying at the Inauguration

Cathleen Falsani 1-16-2009

The first openly gay Episcopal bishop.

The first female president of the Disciples of Christ.

Jason and Vonetta Storbakken have extended a gracious and hopeful invitation to public dialogue about reconciliation's challenge for New Monasticism. I'd like to say in public what I've already said to them privately: Thank [...]