America’s landscape for Christian ministry in the 21st century bears some resemblance to decommissioned farmland: it’s becoming woodsier and wilder with each passing year. Middle-aged and young adults are far less likely than their parents to claim any religious affiliation, according to Pew Center research. Cultivating faith in this largely unchurched wilderness excites the … [Read more...] about Guiding the Church’s Future
Archives for August 18, 2014
Archbishop Mourns Bp. Russell
The Rt. Rev. Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop of Cape Town, has issued a statement in honor of the Rt. Rev. David Russell, who died August 17 at age 75:With David Russell’s death, an era passes for the Church and its prophetic and courageous ministry, especially to the poorest of the poor.From the earliest days of his ministry as a priest, he was radical in his identification with the … [Read more...] about Archbishop Mourns Bp. Russell