There’s a reason not a lot of people live in the Amazon. The world’s largest rainforest is also one of its most aggressive physical environments—certainly the most aggressive I’ve ever…
Category: The Gospel Coalition
Why the Church Needs Pastor-Theologians – Douglas A. Sweeney
Twenty years ago, I taught a seminary course in which I gave the students an in-class assignment. I had them jot down a list of their favorite theologians from throughout…
4 Loves Hymns Gave Me – Matthew Jordan
There were a lot of givens in my childhood education. I knew if I got to school early, I could play on the field. I knew that at 7:50 every…
What Happened to Historian Molly Worthen? – Collin Hansen, Molly Worthen
For 20 years, I’ve felt like Molly Worthen and I live parallel lives. We graduated college the same year. We wrote for some of the same publications, on some of…
Is It Wrong to Switch Jobs Just for Better Pay? – Amy DiMarcangelo
Is it sinful to change your place of employment based on pay alone? This is a great question. As God’s people, we’re called to live with different priorities than the…
How Pastors Can Equip Women to Teach the Bible – Courtney Doctor
I was in my late 20s when a pastor in my local church called and asked if I would teach a Wednesday night class. I was terrified. But I said…
The Growth of Good Theology in Africa – Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra
If you listen to enough stories of Kenyans converting to Christianity, you’ll start to see a pattern: most of them thought they were Christians already. “I was a weed-smoking, girl-chasing…
A Christlike Pastor Isn’t a Bully – Michael J. Kruger
To the surprise of many, effective leadership goes hand in hand with loving gentleness. This isn’t a popular trait in our world today. You’ll find plenty of books in the…
8 Reasons Women Should Attend TGC23 – Courtney Doctor
As we journey through life’s wilderness, there are times when our souls are obviously parched with thirst. Other times, we barely notice the drought. We ignore our need for spiritual…
Embracing the Power of Repentance and Forgiveness – H. B. Charles Jr.
In his message at TGC Chicago’s 2022 Regional Conference, H. B. Charles explains what happens in David’s heart during his prayer of confession in Psalm 51. Through this psalm, we…