OK, so the title of this post is both very revealing and at the same time illusive. I used the word beautiful to make clear from the beginning that I consider the development of this concept to be very helpful. I chose modern to suggest, also from the beginning, that the concept is nonetheless a [...]
“Therefore see to it, pastor and preacher! Our office has now become a different thing from what it was under the Pope; it has now become a real and saving office. Therefore it is more troublesome and full of labour, is more encompassed by danger and temptation, and moreover, brings little reward and thanks in [...]
In almost all circles, “Christianity” is referred to as a religion. Whether it be in the academy, among clergy, or in popular culture, the Christian faith is considered to be that which constitutes a religion. But in recent years certain Christians have decided that this is no longer so. Well-intentioned people make [...]
Beginning in May of this year, Richard Boureston wrote a 3-part series on “Why Small Groups are Causing the Church to Fail.” I would like to respond to some of the articles’ points and suggest that his main premise in fact leads to a completely different conclusion. You can read the original posting on [...]
The other day I was catching up with a friend over some drinks out on the terrace of a coffee shop. It was in a plaza smack-dab in the middle of a corporate hub. Half-way through our conversation we were approached by a young boy and girl holding chocolate bars. The sales pitch was coming [...]
My name is Andrew Dragos and I am a high school youth worker in the Detroit area. Right now youth ministry is where the Lord would have me be, but besides being "In Christ" I have other identity markers that when jumbled together create a diverse group of things that fancy my interests. One day I hope to teach, write, or lead in a way that draws on all aspects of my life story to impact God's kingdom. In the process, I am struggling to become a minimalist of sorts so that "to live is Christ" may become more true of me every day. Read more on my ABOUT page.
