The Case for Christian Nonviolence (on Tiktok!)

Post author:Derek Kreider
Post published:October 29, 2021
Post category:Kingdom Theology Nonviolence
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https://www.tiktok.com/@thewayfourth/video/7019995068090043653?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 Ever wanted an easy-to-follow guide to Christian nonviolence you could share with friends? How do you answer the common objections folks might have? Derek Kreider from the Fourth Way Podcast has produced a 14-part TikTok series on Christian nonviolence, covering the Scriptures, early church history and objections from history, the Scriptures and real life. He also covers Just War Theory and nonviolent action. View the whole series here! Or visit the…

A Mother’s Farewell: Letter by Janneken Muntsdorp, Martyred in 1573

Post author:Rebekah Mui
Post published:October 24, 2021
Post category:Historical Values Kingdom Living Men and Women
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…This was first put into execution on Hans van Munstdorp, who, about the month of September of the aforesaid year, was taken out of the fold, away from the other four, as a sheep for the slaughter, and; according to the sentence passed, put to death with a huge fire, which severe and grievous death he steadfastly endured, with a heart full of good cheer:The reason why the other four persons were…

On Being Seen and Heard: Revoice as a Coming Home

Post author:Eric Miller
Post published:October 22, 2021
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Eric Miller shares his experience at Revoice21, a conference from October 7-9, with the mission "to support and encourage gay, lesbian, bisexual, and other same-sex attracted Christians—as well as those who love them—so that all in the Church might be empowered to live in gospel unity while observing the historic Christian doctrine of marriage and sexuality."

Moving Beyond Hot Takes: Preston Sprinkle’s approach to controversial topics

Post author:Dru Lattin
Post published:October 17, 2021
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One of the few positive things about the endless stream of hot takes, Twitter wars, and podcast rants that surround us today, is that truly thoughtful engagement with Scripture in public forums stands out. When followers of Jesus dig into the Word for guidance, rather than wielding it as a weapon in the latest internet squabble, we should all notice. That’s why I appreciated Preston Sprinkle’s recent two-part series on the Christian…

Growing Greener Grass: A Challenge to Kingdom Christians

Post author:Ernest Eby
Post published:October 11, 2021
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At different times throughout “plain” Anabaptist history, there have been new movements that have had a significant impact on the Anabaptist movement as a whole. Many religious movements gain traction whenever there are significant missing components within a particular segment of the church that truly need addressed, whether spiritual, scriptural, or relational in nature. Doctrinal statements are written at various times in church history to address heresies that are being promoted in…

The Broken Body: Communion and Community

Post author:Derek Kreider
Post published:October 9, 2021
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Communion is an extremely important event for Christians, or at least it should be. Jesus tells us that it’s something we ought to do in remembrance of him, and many faith traditions believe that there is a very real, but mystical means of grace which is manifested in the meal. Our church, and many other churches in our denomination, partake of communion weekly, as we strongly value the mystical bond of communion, not only in its binding…

Churches and Domestic Violence: Introducing LifeRing Ministries

Post author:Rebekah Mui
Post published:October 1, 2021
Post category:Church and Ecclesiology Kingdom Living Men and Women Nonviolence
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Today we introduce LifeRing Christian Ministries, a non-profit dedicated to educating churches about caring for victims and survivors of domestic violence. https://youtu.be/EiXwVQBq8xE Check out their upcoming inaugural seminar (October 15 to 16, 2021 in Leola, PA). The speaker will be Chris Moles of PeaceWorks.

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