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Pastor's Briefing: The Abortion Debate

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Pastor's Briefing: The Abortion Debate

In a post-Dobbs world, a pastoral response is one that gives a full explanation to and takes full ownership of our beliefs - beliefs that transcend political allegiances and come with deep conviction forged from deep experience and deep thought, which encourage a posture of faithful presence.

Pastor's Briefing: The Eschatological Presidential Debate

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Pastor's Briefing: The Eschatological Presidential Debate

Christians are called to listen differently. We are called to evaluate the policy positions proposed by each candidate through the Biblical criteria of Christ’s eschatological initiative articulated in his statement, “Behold, I am Making All Things New.”

Pastor's Briefing: The Presidential Debate

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Pastor's Briefing: The Presidential Debate

Christians are called to listen differently. We are called to evaluate the policy positions proposed by each candidate through the Biblical criteria of Christ’s eschatological initiative articulated in his statement, “Behold, I am Making All Things New.”

Mission and the Four Questions of Faithful Presence

Mission and the Four Questions of Faithful Presence

MASTER CLASS: Tim Keller on Reaching the Secular Man (circa 1998)

MASTER CLASS: Tim Keller on Reaching the Secular Man (circa 1998)

"Changing People & Places" with Dr. Abe Cho and Dr. Greg Perry

"Changing People & Places" with Dr. Abe Cho and Dr. Greg Perry

"Agents of Flourishing" with Dr. Amy Sherman

"Agents of Flourishing" with Dr. Amy Sherman

Deep Dive: Ideological Discipleship with Dr. Timothy Padgett

Deep Dive: Ideological Discipleship with Dr. Timothy Padgett

BONUS Episode: Power Differentials, Faithful Presence, and Living Differently

BONUS Episode: Power Differentials, Faithful Presence, and Living Differently

Book Review: A Better Ambition

Book Review: A Better Ambition

If you’re looking for an excellent new book about the kind of ambition that drives someone to seek a life in politics, complete with all the backroom dealmaking, conflicts with the press, and ultimate rise to the head of the party, then consider this an answer to your prayer.

Goals, Gospel, and Government Work

Goals, Gospel, and Government Work

Have you ever had a wildly improbable goal? Martha Beck gained national attention in 2002 when she appeared on the Oprah show to promote an article on the concept of Wildly Improbable Goals “W.I.G.s”. That’s why I was not aware of it until much later. In

BONUS Episode: Faith in the Public Sphere with Vince Bacote

BONUS Episode: Faith in the Public Sphere with Vince Bacote

Gospel Made Flourishing

Gospel Made Flourishing

Washington, D.C. is a great place to work and live. In addition to world-class restaurants of every ethnic persuasion, walkable neighborhoods, diverse nightlife, (mostly) high-achieving sports teams, and a multitude of higher education options, Washington is home to many of our nation's brightest and most dedicated servants

The Dobbs Picture

The Dobbs Picture

Just over two weeks ago, in the 6-3 Dobbs decision, the Court stated the U.S. Constitution did not confer a right to abortion and overruled both Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). Their decision did not outlaw abortion; it simply sent the issue to the

BONUS: 1 Peter 2:9-12, A Sermon on Faithful Presence

BONUS: 1 Peter 2:9-12, A Sermon on Faithful Presence

The Unpacking: Whole-Life discipleship Part 3

The Unpacking: Whole-Life discipleship Part 3

The Unpacking: Whole-Life Discipleship Part 2

The Unpacking: Whole-Life Discipleship Part 2

The Drama of Discipleship

The Drama of Discipleship

After his resurrection, John records the first words of Jesus to his hand-picked Apostles as, 19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to

Episode #2: The Washington SPIN

Episode #2: The Washington SPIN

The Faithful Presence Reboot & Intro

The Faithful Presence Reboot & Intro

A Case for Faithful Presence (Part 2)

What is the purpose of Faithful Presence? Our Mission “Whole Life Discipleship for the Whole of Life. Our Vision“Equipping individuals in our nation’s capital for a life of faithful presence through Spiritual, Emotional, Relational, Vocational, Ideological, Cultural and Missional Discipleship.” These are just nice words without explaining why

A Case for Faithful Presence

Introduction For the past 3-½ years, I have had the privilege to minister to those working in our nation’s capital. While those serving here desire to change the world, they are also under immense stress from internal and external sources that hinder their spiritual growth and our flourishing. Faithful