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The Ascendancy of Black, Female Pentecostal Scholars

The Ascendancy of Black, Female Pentecostal Scholars

There has been an interesting development in several prominent U.S. seminaries in 2023. Religion News Service reporter, Rebekah Barber, notes that a number of Black, female, scholars have ascended to places of leadership in a male and white dominated f…

Are these Mountain-Flattening, island-removing “great” earthquakes the same event?

Since, in both of these accounts of what I will call "The Great Earthquake", there will no longer be any mountains, and also, all islands will be completely gone — Are these accounts of the same earthquake?
Revelation 16:18-20 (…

Are these Mountain-Flattening, island-removing “great” earthquakes the same event?

Since, in both of these accounts of what I will call "The Great Earthquake", there will no longer be any mountains, and also, all islands will be completely gone — Are these accounts of the same earthquake?
Revelation 16:18-20 (…

Where Gen Z Gets It Right And What We Should Learn From Them

Where Gen Z Gets It Right And What We Should Learn From Them

I’ve recently taken on the role of teaching a cultural theology and biblical worldview class for high school juniors at a private school in my new hometown. Surprisingly, I’ve found that I’m learning just as much from them during our discussions, whether in class sessions or through our private conversations.  When it comes to discussing…

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Which Denominations Are the Grayest? (The Youngest Will Surprise You)

Which Denominations Are the Grayest? (The Youngest Will Surprise You)

Demographics is destiny. And when it comes to American Protestant Christianity, the future looks a lot grayer. Over the last few years, I’ve been invited to speak and present data about American religion to various religious organizations and church…

Churches Are Missing the Big Opportunity to Minister to Single-Parents

Churches Are Missing the Big Opportunity to Minister to Single-Parents

Single-parent homes are far more prevalent in the United States than most realize. They comprise one-quarter to one-third of homes with children in many communities. In your community, the number could be even higher. Consider the neighborhood around my church in Bradenton, Florida. Single Mom Households: 31% Single Dad Households: 12% Married with Children: 57%…

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