Frank Yamada became ATS’ executive director earlier this month. In an interview for Faith & Leadership, he finds himself surprisingly hopeful about the future of theological education and the church.
“We want to know more about how the church is advocating for economic justice, fair wages, and other justice issues,” says Deputy Laura Russell of Newark.
I often wonder how to cultivate a sense of generosity and giving in my toddler daughter. How do I talk about the gifts of giving our time and resources and money to others?
Interfaith Power and Light has been working with churches and other houses of worship in Ohio to help them become more energy efficient. As a result of the non-profit’s work, three churches have received the Energy Star certification from the EPA, a high achievement.
Sister Frances Evans and her close friend, Sister Maggie Hession, were such great fans of baseball (especially the Texas Rangers), that they were called the “Ranger nuns.” Sister Francis passed away on Friday.
It’s with my lack of gardening skills in mind that I struggle every time this parable of the sower invites me to reflect on what type of soil I might be. I can’t manage to keep weeds alive, how could I possibly ever be the right kind of soil for these seeds? But, this may not be the only way to hear this parable.
It’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of Israel’s ancient kings as Luci and Jordan continue through 1Kings
Then 60,000 white people screamed at Bono’s pandering, “America! You are the Dream!” Meanwhile, I couldn’t stop wondering how many of them were updating their status to “MLK never blocked traffic!” while we marched for Laquan McDonald and Rekia Boyd
What would you give to have all your dreams come true? What if every little hope could bear fruit, if all that glittered really was gold?
Robert Azzi speaks to the real and present danger of Islamophobia in America today