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Seeing the Truth in Tennessee ([link removed])

by Samuel Cripps

Christa Pike’s botched execution asks “Should the state kill people?”But that question assumes a neutral “we,” and Christians aren’t neutral.

Southern Africa Rejects Same-Sex Prayers Again ([link removed])

by Mark Michael

In voting down both resolutions, the synod ensured that the church’s doctrine and practice remain consistent, despite a decade of progressive pressure. Read on ([link removed]) .

Inaugural ‘Great Traditions’ Conference with Rowan Williams, Sean Rowe ([link removed])

by Amber Noel

Registration is open for TLC’s yearly conference. Participants will learn not only how the Church has prayed, but how these ancient practices form us into disciples of Jesus Christ today. Read on ([link removed]) .

Bishops’ Secretaries Celebrate 40 Years of Connection ([link removed])

by Neva Rae Fox

Current and past members of the organization, founded in 1986, look back on their history of service to the Episcopal Church. Read on ([link removed]) .

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The Cross of Creation’s Praise: On the Feast of St. Francis ([link removed])

by Trent Pettit

Have we made St. Francis, a disciple who was focused unflinchingly on Jesus, into a kind of spiritual Dr. Dolittle? Read on ([link removed]) .

The Origin of ‘The Great Commission’ and How It Has Shaped Contemporary Discipleship ([link removed])

by Kristen Deede Johnson

How did Matt 28:18–20 come to be called “the Great Commission,” and why does it matter? Here’s the last essay in a short series on mission. Read on ([link removed]) .

AI, Sermon Preparation, and the Ministry of the Word ([link removed])

by Molly Jane Layton

Recent vows not to use AI for sermon preparation raise other questions. If authenticity is at stake, maybe pastoral relationship is the issue. Read on ([link removed]) .

Cross Carrying & Hope Sharing ([link removed])

by John Deepak Sundara

Are we, as Christians, eager and equipped to explain our faith with words? Here is a second essay in a short series on mission. Read on ([link removed]) .

The Word of God and the Mission of God ([link removed])

by Peter Robinson

How is the proclamation of the Word an indispensable part of the mission of the church? This essay kicks off a short series on mission. Read on ([link removed]) .

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