“There are three kinds of churches in Memphis and it takes all three to do comprehensive urban outreach.” These words were shared today by Fenton Wright, director of The Shalom Project in Memphis, TN. For… What role does a suburban church play in urban ministry?
In Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, N. T. Wright challenges us to rethink our notions of heaven and the implications of the doctrine of heaven for the entire Christian faith.
In Chapter Five Wright asks what God’s purpose for creation is and how the resurrection fits into that purpose. First, he lays out two popular options for answer the question about purpose.
My friend Josh Ross preaches for the Sycamore View Church of Christ in Memphis. Last Sunday he preached from Acts 4 and challenged the church to ensure there were no needy persons among them. You’ll… Acts 4 in Memphis
The latest issue of “Wineskins” includes this piece on a sermon from Martin Luther King, Jr. regarding poverty and charity.