Church unity in a polarized world
Feature Terry Kaufman Feature Terry Kaufman

Church unity in a polarized world

It would be a gross understatement to say we live in an age of division. One only needs to look at world events, read the national or international news, or observe the tone in their own community and networks to see that division and polarization dominate.

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What (or Who) makes for Christian unity?
Feature Dr. Joshua Coutts Feature Dr. Joshua Coutts

What (or Who) makes for Christian unity?

What makes for Christian unity? It is my contention here that it is allegiance to lesser gods—including ourselves—that is at the heart of our divisions; therefore, the remedy is being de-centered by and oriented toward Jesus. This is the message of John’s Gospel.

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Unity in a time of crisis: a Torah perspective
Feature Dr. Pierre Gilbert Feature Dr. Pierre Gilbert

Unity in a time of crisis: a Torah perspective

Can the gospel still unite the church at a time when ideological and theological factions are intensifying? I have no doubt it can, but it doesn’t have to. Let me explain what I mean by examining three texts found in the Torah: the Shema Israel (Deuteronomy 6:4–5), the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:6–21), and the creation account (Genesis 1–3).

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WHY A CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?
Editorial Terry Smith Editorial Terry Smith

WHY A CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES?

Why do we have a Conference of churches? Some say it’s because of missions; we work together to make disciples and plant churches. Some pastors, missionaries, and evangelists emphasize this. Yet, at best, it’s only partly right. We are a conference because of Jesus—a person, not a task.

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