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October 2026

October 10, 2026

Pastoral Wisdom for Responding to Sermon Pushback

Getting sermon pushback on your social justice sermon? Learn practical, Proverbs-based strategies for responding to...

October 05, 2026

“Render Unto Caesar”: Faith, Politics, and Elections

Jesus’ famous line, “Render unto Caesar,” isn’t just about taxes. It’s a radical challenge to...

December 2025

December 30, 2025

Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid in 2026

National survey of mainline preachers indicates that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely...

December 21, 2025

Top 10 Social Issues in Mainline Protestant Sermons, 2024-25

Study shows race, economic issues, and environment topped list of social issues for U.S. mainline...

November 2025

November 14, 2025

Survey Shows More Mainline Clergy Addressing Social Issues

Mainline clergy addressing social issues is on the rise, new research shows. This is good...

May 2025

May 30, 2025

Christian Clergy Speaking at Protests: Advice and Tips

Christian clergy speaking at protests have a unique role and opportunity to use their prophetic...

April 2025

April 21, 2025

Legacy of Pope Francis Galvanizes Environmental Movement

The poetic timing of the death of Pope Francis between Easter and Earth Day is...

April 02, 2025

8 Lessons for Preachers from Cory Booker, Historic Speech

Preachers can learn important lessons from Senator Cory Booker and his speech that made history...

February 2025

February 04, 2025

How to Love Your Enemies, Even Fascists & Tech Bro Oligarchs

“Love your enemies” sounds naïve when dealing with fascists, tech bros & oligarchs. But this...

January 2025

January 29, 2025

ANNOUNCING: National Preaching Survey Launched

My team and I have launched a national preaching survey on ministry, preaching, and social...

January 27, 2025

Mercy Plea by Bishop Budde Mirrors 3 Bold Biblical Women

Think Bishop Budde was audacious in her plea for mercy to the president? There are...

October 2024

October 05, 2024

Are People Quiet Quitting Trump?

Are the never-ending lies, crimes, scandals, hateful rhetoric, and Project 2025 leading to people quiet...

August 2024

August 07, 2024

Walz’s “Mind Your Own Damn Business” is Actually Biblical

“Mind your own damn business,” said Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz to Republicans. What he...

July 2024

July 09, 2024

3 New Testament Messages for Resisting Autocracy

Did you know that churches assisted in efforts to overthrow autocracy in colonial America? It's...

July 05, 2024

3 Old Testament Passages about the Tyranny of Kings

The Bible has something to say about the tyranny of kings. Here are 3 passages...

July 03, 2024

How Should Clergy Respond to Presidential Immunity Ruling?

The equation for ministry in this election season changed on July 1 with the Supreme...

May 2024

May 31, 2024

Preaching & Ministry After Trump Conviction: 5 Key Messages

Following the Trump conviction, clergy have choices for the messages they will convey to their...

June 2023

June 29, 2023

The Big Red, White, and Blue in the Room: A Sermon about Deliberating the Flag in Church

What if the U.S. flag showed up at a church Bible study ? “The Big...

February 2023

February 21, 2023

Countering the Temptations of Christian Nationalism: Matthew 4:1-11

The temptations Satan offers Jesus are strikingly similar to the temptations of Christian Nationalism. How...

November 2022

November 06, 2022

8 Ways to Prepare Your Congregation for Sermons about Social Issues

Sermons about social issues can be risky. Here are 8 ways to prepare your congregation...

October 2021

October 23, 2021

Clergy Report Preaching More about Climate Change: National Survey

Half of mainline Protestant clergy indicated they had addressed climate change and other environmental issues...

September 2021

September 14, 2021

The Politics of Faith – The Bible, Government, and Public Policy: Book Review

The Politics of Faith makes a compelling biblical case that Christians not only can but...

September 04, 2021

Abortion and the Progressive Church: Is It Time to Break the Silence?

What does the Texas abortion law mean for clergy? Are progressive pastors willing to address...

June 2021

June 22, 2021

Denying President Biden Communion? Why This is Dangerous for the Church & Nation

What difference does it make if the U.S. Catholic Bishops deny President Biden communion? The...

May 2021

May 23, 2021

Pentecost is Political – Thanks be to God!

Pentecost is political? If you’ve clicked this far, you’re probably either angry, in agreement, or curious. Here's...

April 2021

April 02, 2021

The Crucifixion of Jesus is Now: Reflecting on the Passion in John’s Gospel

The crucifixion is not just a story of an ancient event. It is the story...

March 2021

March 29, 2021

Clergy Respond to Racist Voter Suppression Laws in Georgia

The Clergy Emergency League issues statement denouncing the passage of a racist voter suppression law...

January 2021

January 25, 2021

Announcing — Survey on Ministry, Preaching, and Social Issues

U.S. Christian clergy, seminarians, lay preachers, retired clergy are invited to fill out this research...

December 2020

December 24, 2020

Expanding the Death Penalty on CHRISTMAS EVE? Yes, Trump is Doing Just That

No one wants to think about the death penalty on Christmas Eve. But Trump is forcing...

November 2020

November 08, 2020

Fill Your Lamps, Church – Let’s Be Ready! Post-election Sermon

Post-election sermon. Whether you're celebrating or mourning the election, we must not be complacent. There...