By Ben Merold I am in favor of most of the new approaches to evangelism. As our culture changes, we must learn to apply new methodology to remain effective. Many of the new methods have brought much needed change and I am not writing to criticize any new idea. However, some things should never change. […]
Friends Across Faiths: A Conversation with Stephen Ausband and Andrew Wood
‘I later learned the term that went with my beliefs: pagan.’ —Steve Steve and Andrew are old high school friends with a lot in common. Both have a parent who is a college professor. Both went on to become doctors: Steve an M.D. and Andrew a D.Min. Steve has traveled the world in his role […]
21st Century Evangelism: The Message, the Method, and the Madness
By Todd Maurer Every year for the last seven years, a group from my church has journeyed to Ontario, Canada on a summer retreat. One of our favorite activities in that picturesque setting is fishing for walleye pike. Our retreat host is Dave Elberfeld, a friend and fellow church leader. Dave is passionate about fishing. […]
The subtle deception of universalism
By David Faust What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Actually, universalism is no joke. It’s a widely accepted philosophy imbedded in the psyche of our generation. The idea that one must believe in Jesus Christ to be saved […]
We’re not through changing
The Editor’s Desk by Shawn McMullen Methods are many, Principles are few. Methods change often, Principles never do. The gospel doesn’t change. The message preached by Christ and the apostles is the same message we preach today. However, the methods used to convey the gospel have changed continuously over the last 2,000 years. Jesus Christ […]