Dear siblings in the spirit: As a follower of Jesus, I believe we are called to care for creation and ensure that our economic systems reflect God’s healing justice and provision for all. Our current ...

Speaking during a national prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 21, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde said, “In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy on the people in ...

(RNS) — A major ad campaign for Jesus will expand in the months leading up to the Super Bowl. The He Gets Us campaign hopes to rescue the message of Jesus from the misdeeds of Christians. (RNS) — Jon ...

What is a follower of Jesus to do in the midst of war? Last week a couple of my congregants asked: What would you preach if you were the Methodist pastor in Kiev? It’s been a haunting question. Here ...

An image from the He Gets Us campaign. Research from the group shows that Americans respect Jesus but have lower views of his followers. Focusing on Jesus’ humanity resonates with those who are ...

Last month, our church had a booth at the Pride Festival in Toms River. Our message was, “God loves everyone. No exceptions.” We knew that many people attending this festival had been probably ...

Pastor Walt Hatch: I tend to preach in an expository style, but it is a blend of topical and expository. For example, right now, we’re going through a series on loving your neighbor, studying what ...