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A Good Church is Hard to Find
Vol. 13, No. 3 • May/Jun 2004
One of the stories my much older brother tells me about the old days recounts the day when the family had just moved to a Los Angeles suburb. I should say, another L.A. suburb, since, all told, we moved about thirty times over the course of my childhood. No, my father was not in the […]
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A Permanent Address
One of the stories my much older brother tells me about the old days recounts the day when the family had just moved to a Los Angeles suburb. I should say, another L.A. suburb, since, all told, we moved about thirty times over the course of my childhood. No, my father was not in the […]
“Deconstructing Evangelicalism: Conservative Protestantism in the Age of Billy Graham” by D. G. Hart
In Deconstructing Evangelicalism, Presbyterian historian (and contributing scholar to Modern Reformation) D. G. Hart joins both historical argument and theological prescription in his typically iconoclastic fashion. Claiming that the recent resurgence of evangelical history is nothing more than a historical and sociological fiction papering over the differences in the creeds, polity, and worship practices of […]
Readers’ Top Ten Lists
We asked for your top ten lists of things to look for when visiting or choosing a church. Here is a compendium of some of the responses from our readers (not necessarily in order of importance). Modern Reformation does not necessarily share all of the views expressed here. Elements of the ServiceIs the liturgy, including […]
Why Do We Wander? Church Attendance in an Apathetic Age
American pastors face a retention hurdle every time they step into the pulpit. Recent statistics suggest that only thirty-five percent of new members stay in a church for more than five years. A significant percentage of the rest, unfortunately, often join the growing number of “de-churched” individuals who drop out of organized religion. Their ranks […]
In the Church: Finding Common Ground Across Denominations
Playwright Eugene O’Neil, who was reared on the road by actor/parents who were performing in various cities, lamented of his unstable life: “I was born in a hotel room and God-damn, I’ll die in a hotel room.” While O’Neil turned his tortured experience into great art, including the memorable Long Day’s Journey Into Night, he […]
Try It-You’ll Like It! A Collection of Top Ten Lists
We have scoured the Web looking for the reasons churches give to those considering a visit to a local congregation. Here are two of the most interesting. 10.A great cup of coffee on Sunday morning.9. A warm and friendly place where you will be accepted.8. A group to go camping, picnicking, and have fun with.7. […]
