In a Rare Example of Humility, the EFCA’s Tom Nelson of Christ Community Church Tells His Congregation That He Was Wrong About Ravi Zacharias

In response to the Miller & Martin report that documents Ravi Zacharias’ sexual abuse and other misconduct Tom Nelson of the EFCA’s Christ Community Church sent out an email to his congregation explaining that he was wrong about the famed evangelist. Nelson who deeply admired Zacharias discussed the ongoing scandal with his congregation. Its refreshing and encouraging to see proactive behavior in light of troubling facts. Last year, Steve Baughman the atheist who pursued the issues with Ravi Zacharias wrote a post about Tom Nelson’s praise for the well known evangelist. The humility that is shown by the lead senior pastor at Christ Community Church after learning the facts is deeply encouraging and this blog hopes that others will follow suit.

Greg Strand Needs to Take the Lead in the Growing Ravi Zacharias Scandal. He Should Guide and Help the EFCA Navigate Through the Spiritual Crisis

The Ravi Zacharias scandal is exploding in a new and stunning way with a report released by Miller and Martin that documents sexual abuse, rape, financial fraud and other problems by the well known Christian evangelist. This post is offering recommended policy advice to Greg Strand who is responsible for theology and credentialing inside the EFCA. Ravi Zacharias was a popular individual inside the EFCA according to the last doctrinal survey. Strand needs to get on top of this issue and help guide the EFCA through this spiritual crisis. This will have to be done not only for EFCA pastors but also for people inside EFCA churches who sit in the pews. 

Nathan Miller and Tom Nelson From Christ Community Church on Christmas

Brief post as I wind down the EFCA articles about how Christmas is observed and celebrated. This is what Nathan Miller and Tom Nelson shared with the congregation of Christ Community Church in the Kansas City area. 

Clint Hogrefe From Stanton Evangelical Free in Nebraska on Why We Need Christmas

Stanton is a small town of 1,500 in Northeast, Nebraska. The local EFCA church there is led by Clint Hogrefe. Recently at his blog he makes the case, or argument as to why we need Christmas. In drawing attention to what certain EFCA pastors are saying this blog wanted to feature Clint’s post. 

How Grace Community Church is Responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Great Bend, Kansas

This post is reporting on how Grace Community Church, an EFCA Church which is west of Salina, Kansas is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and what they are communicating about masks and worship. This church is what Jay Beauy is communicating to the congregation and the public. 

In a Key Moment in American History Here is How the EFCA Should Roll Out the COVID-19 Vaccine in a Safe, Effective Way for the Denomination

The United States of America is at a key moment in American history now that a COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out. While the rules for the vaccine will differ state by state, this blog has a proposal for how the EFCA should encourage people to take the vaccine. From Kevin Kompelien down to the local EFCA church pastor here is a possible campaign to get people on the same page and take the COVID-19 vaccine. In the process the EFCA can be a force multiplier for the denomination, American evangelicalism and the culture in which it operates in communities across the country.

Tom Nelson and Nathan Miller From Christ Community Church in the Kansas City Area Offer a Healthy Perspective on Faith and Politics

This is a post that should have been published before the election. However, its still valid now in the view of this blog. Tim Nelson and Nathan Miller from Christ Community Church in the Kansas City and Kansas area have some thoughts about faith and politics that come across as healthy and balanced.

Gabe Coyle From Christ Community Church in Kansas City on How to Study the Bible

Gabe Coyle the campus pastor of Christ Community Church Downtown location. He recently wrote a post about how to study the Bible. Its a decent post that I just wanted to add as it offers some practical advice.  

An Open Letter to Tim Spanburg (On Criticism, Community and a Blog Post That Was Written)

An open letter to Tim Spanburg of Christ Community Church in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. This is a quick response to a sermon he gave on August 30, 2020. This blog wanted to address a couple of issues with Tim about community, evangelical culture and what I have learned from evangelicalism. 

The EFCA’s Christ Community Church in the Kansas City and Kansas Area Announce Financial Gifts to Other Ministries During the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Blog Would Like to Ask, What About Those Outside the Evangelical Church Walls?

Recently during the COVID-19 pandemic the EFCA’s Christ Community Church in the Kansas City and Kansas area announced financial gifts that were being given to a number of ministries. While the giving is encouraging this blog would like to raise the question…what about to those suffering outside of evangelicalism? Is it possible for Christ Community Church to reach beyond the church walls?