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The Cost of Conscience in the Culture Wars | Holy Soup
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Get New Posts by Email. The Cost of Conscience in the Culture Wars. July 6, 2016 by Thom Schultz. At the time, Michael Lindsay had no idea he’d just lit a fuse that would threaten to explode his institution. As the president of Gordon College, a Christian school near Boston, Lindsay simply joined other Christian leaders in signing a letter to the White House, concerning a proposed employment rule about hiring homosexuals. The private letter was released to the media, and a firestorm ensued. At this time ...
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Get New Posts by Email. From the author of Holy Soup, Thom Schultz. 8220;I feel judged”. 8220;I don’t want to be lectured”. 8220;Christians are a bunch of hypocrites”. 8220;Your God is irrelevant to my life”. It’s sad but true. These are four major reasons why people are staying away from church. The study and research in these books shows startling statistics, compelling stories, and a surprising Jesus-based approach. You’ll be stretched to redefine the way you do church. Get Holy Soup via Email. Enter ...
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Get New Posts by Email. Get New Posts by Email. Want to be notified when Thom puts up new posts? Just put your email address in the box to the right and click on “Follow! Get Holy Soup via Email. Enter your email address to follow Holy Soup and receive notifications of Thom's new posts by email. Welcome to HolySoup.com! Subscribe to the Holy Soup Podcast. Why They Don’t Sing on Sunday Anymore. May 21, 2014. The Rise of the Dones. November 12, 2014. The Shocking Truth of Church Budgets. August 6, 2013.
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How the Church Confronts Evil | Holy Soup
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Get New Posts by Email. How the Church Confronts Evil. June 15, 2016 by Thom Schultz. Pure evil. Is it on the rise? How are churches handling the public’s curiosity or concern about the presence of evil in our world? Public interest is intensifying. The horror of another mass shooting causes many to ask questions about evil influences. They wonder where God is when evil erupts in ghastly ways. Found that 58 percent believe in the devil, down 4 percent since 2005. 8220;We’re not doing enough,”...I talked ...
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2 True Tests for a ‘Relational’ Ministry | Holy Soup
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Get New Posts by Email. 2 True Tests for a ‘Relational’ Ministry. June 22, 2016 by Thom Schultz. Many declare, “We do relational ministry.” That’s good. But some who declare it don’t really do it. When people claim to do relational ministry they often explain that their ministry is based on authentic relationships. Sometimes they add, “We’re about people, not programs.” That’s good–when it’s true. How can anyone determine if a church’s claim of a relational ministry is, in fact, legitimate? The other tes...
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