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Speak Christian
Stanley Hauerwas's new book offers an exuberant retrospective on a life and career in which conversation, argument, reflection and proclamation have shaped and disciplined a remarkable body of work.
Deep listening: The pastor learns the congregation’s story
Pastoral ethnography is a strategy for listening to church members in a disciplined, attentive way. As a researcher, the pastor strives for a neutral attitude—which promotes honesty and greater understanding.
From shame to fame
Lady Gaga is a Kierkegaard in fishnet stockings. Intentionally or not, she reminds us that Jesus came among us as a misfit.
Poems that speak to life
About ten years ago, I returned to church after a long
hiatus. What compelled me to the pews was a hunger for poetry shared
in community.
Limited access: Mobilizing for gun control
Though churches often minister to victims of violence, they do not often speak up about gun control. Yet a grassroots mobilization of churches could be the key to breaking the gun lobby's influence.