The Leader You Long to Follow

The Leader You Long to Follow – “From principals to presidents, leadership failures fill the news. We long for someone in power to lead with wisdom and fairness. Praise God, the ideal king has come.”

Politics, the Church, and Getting Our Story Straight

Politics, the Church, and Getting Our Story Straight – “In the last several years, we have seen a resurgence of interest among Christians in political theology. On the whole, I believe this has been a good thing intellectually. I’m less certain this has been a good thing ecclesiastically.”

 

Why Do We Pray for Our President?

Why Do We Pray for Our President? – “We don’t pray as if the kingdom of God, the saving reign of Christ, is of this world.”

Remember Your True Citizenship, Love the Foreigner

Remember Your True Citizenship, Love the Foreigner – “Immigration isn’t a new issue in our country, and it likely isn’t going away any time soon. As believers, we can’t allow political arguments to prevent us from fulfilling our calling as Christ-followers.”

We Don’t Need Cops in the Pulpit — We Need the Yoke of Discipleship

We Don’t Need Cops in the Pulpit — We Need the Yoke of Discipleship – “Paul demonstrates the value of devotion to the Lord, not devotion to the cause—and there is a difference. From his chains in Rome, Paul gives us at least four reasons he doesn’t take the bait.”

Pastors, Brace Yourselves for Another Election Year

Pastors, Brace Yourselves for Another Election Year – “The main calling of the pastor isn’t to the country but to the church. Paradoxically, the best way for the church to bless the nation is by leaning into her kingdom identity, by God’s people serving as a radical outpost of his reign.”

The American Church Needs a Missionary Perspective

The American Church Needs a Missionary Perspective – “If the church is to be a missionary body, we must live a more compelling story than the world. This will mean pledging our unbending allegiance to King Jesus.” 

Are Christians Obligated to Vote?

Are Christians Obligated to Vote? – Obedience to earthly rulers is relative; obedience to Jesus is absolute.”

Pastors Around the World Apply Romans 13

Pastors Around the World Apply Romans 13 – “What I found is global Christians don’t agree on everything. For one, they took different approaches toward church gatherings during pandemic lockdowns. But in their attempts to understand and apply Romans 13, I observed four points of clear agreement.”

4 Reasons to Pursue Unity, Not Political Alignment in Your Church

4 Reasons to Pursue Unity, Not Political Alignment in Your Church – “Man’s kingdoms are not God’s kingdom. Here are four reasons pursuing political alignment is not the same as pursuing unity.”

How to Be a Nonanxious Presence in a Politically Anxious World

How to Be a Nonanxious Presence in a Politically Anxious World – “Political parties prove fickle. Jesus has promised to never leave us or forsake us—which frees us to be a non-anxious presence in an anxious culture.”

 

The Holy Spirit is a Political Liability

The Holy Spirit is a Political Liability – “Right now in evangelicalism there is a movement afoot that would like the church to become more like the world in how it tries to wage culture war.”

How Political Is the Gospel?

How Political Is the Gospel? – “Religion and politics not only shouldn’t be seen as separate spheres—they actually overlap completely. Believers don’t need to be less political. Rather, they need to be discipled so they’re appropriately political.”

What If I Differ with My Pastor on Politics?

What If I Differ with My Pastor on Politics? – ...Or your friends, family, small group...Here are some good, biblical suggestions.

8 Principles for Pastoring in a Political Age

8 Principles for Pastoring in a Political Age – These principles hold true for any believer.

Who Will We Be? The Question Before the ‘How’ of Political Engagement

Who Will We Be? The Question Before the ‘How’ of Political Engagement – “How should we engage in politics?”

The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Being “Political”

The Pitfalls and Possibilities of Being “Political” – “If a pastor is better known for his views on COVID-19 or for his analysis of the latest shooting than he is for his views on the Trinity, the person of Christ, and the gospel, then something is wrong.”

 

Can I Vote for a Sinful Political Candidate?

Can I Vote for a Sinful Political Candidate? – “Paul’s teaching frees the conscience of Christians to vote for political candidates that display radically unchristian behavior. This is because Paul is taking for granted that the rulers in Rome are depraved pagans, yet he instructs the Roman church to engage in a symbiotic relationship with them.”

U.S. House Officially Abandons Support for Traditional Marriage

U.S. House Officially Abandons Support for Traditional Marriage – “It is discouraging how quickly our politicians and fellow citizens have abandoned the biblical, historic, and traditional view of marriage. But instead of letting that lead us to despair, we must set our resolve to the task ahead.”

VP Kamala Harris: People of Faith Can Support Abortion Rights

VP Kamala Harris: People of Faith Can Support Abortion Rights – “It is outrageous of Kamala Harris to think that she has any business using her position as VP to tell Americans what their faith does or does not require of them.”