Eight seminaries across the country will incorporate science into their coursework and campus life as participants in AAAS' Science for Seminaries project.
How the work of ministry relies on our participation in Christ. Image: Illustration by Mallory Rentsch / Source Images: Larisa Birta / Unsplash / Wynnter / Getty Images
As we pass the anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns and more churches begin to physically regather, it has been sobering to reflect on this past year of ministry. In August of 2020, I hit a wall. I was physically exhausted, emotionally drained, and not coping well. My wife and I had just planted Bright City Church in September of 2018, so naturally the lockdowns induced fears of whether our congregation would survive the pandemic.
I had dealt with some anxiety and depression in the past, and it was beginning to resurface. I realized that a major source of my anxiety and emotional exhaustion at that time was the pressure I felt to “perform” as a pastor. From how I preached to how impactful our services were to how I led my team, ran meetings, and counseled our people, I constantly assessed my value o
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Unraveling the mystery of Incarnation and Jesus’ humanity. Brandon D. Smith and Madison N. Pierce Image: Canva
Earlier this month, Christianity Today published an article from A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta entitled, “Jesus Was the God-Man, Not the God-Superman.” The article was widely debated and received significant pushback. As I read the twitter responses, some measured and some not, I thought it would be helpful to invite a charitable response that looked at the scriptural texts involved. So, I’ve invited Brandon Smith from Cedarville and Madison Pierce from TEDS to respond to that article.
The paradox of the Incarnation is not the stuff of legend, but it is the stuff of many theological debates. The mystery of the Incarnation always has been a source of wrestling. We ask, “Jesus by all accounts is divine, and yet he takes on human frailty. How can that be, and what does it mean?”
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