An American pastor who went to China to train faith leaders experiencing Christian persecution quickly realized he had more to learn from them. Wayne Cordeiro, pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii, shared about a recent trip to China with 22 Christian leaders in the…
Why Christians Should Avoid Watching Rape Scenes
On the difficult topic of rape, Americans seem to be in a weird paradox. On one hand, we consume plenty of movies and TV shows that depict it, often graphically. The Handmaid’s Tale, 13 Reasons Why, and, of course, Game of Thrones are…
Generosity Gap: Christians and Pastors Tithe and Tip for Different Reasons
The most common reason Christians feel called to give generously is to reflect God’s character to others—a motivation that impacts everything from tithing to tipping. Evangelical leaders, on average, say they tip a solid 20 percent, according to a survey released…