We need a theology of immigration. This post is a stepping stone towards exploring what that could look like. Why is a Theology of Immigration Needed? This is an age of increasing nationalism, hatred, jingoism, wars, and economic strife. We need a reminder of the way of the Gospel. Jesus teaches us to love the …
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Spirituality On The Spectrum: How Neurodiversity Can Transform the Church
Guest Author Post by Lieutenant Chelsea Brevitt Neurodiversity, Church, and Belonging In recent years, the church has begun to ask deeper questions about belonging. As congregations grow more aware of differences, conversations about inclusion have moved beyond physical accessibility to the inner life of faith itself. One of the most important of these conversations concerns …
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Christianity Created Secularism
Christianity created the sacred-secular divide. Christianity created secularism. It is common to think that secularisation is the enemy of faith in general and Christianity in particular. People express concern about the end of a 'Christian nation'. They say that we are a 'Christian country'. They believe that secularism is destroying our 'shared Christian values.' However, …
10 Tips for New Preachers
Good preaching can change the world. Here are 10 tips for new preachers to get you thinking. Words, when properly chosen, carefully crafted, and well delivered, can move people, inspire people and speak something new into being. Good oratory can move people to tears or to anger, inspire love or hatred, create unity or division. …
What Are The Nephilim?
There is a strange little verse in Genesis that has resulted in all kinds of fantasy novels, films, and unfortunate attempts at theology. That is the story of the Nephilim. Much has been made about them, but the reality is somewhat more literary and less magical. The Nephilim are mentioned in three places in the …
The Idolatry of Strength: The Abiding Sin of Christianity
One of the biggest mistakes that Christianity makes is the idolatry of strength. When we praise strength, desire strength, or want 'strong leaders,' we walk away from the way of Christ. Following Jesus means letting go of what this world considers strength. We should live according to how Jesus taught us. To be a follower …
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By Love Serve – The Mission of the Army
'Mission' is one of those terms that can end up being reduced to something trotted out to justify a new activity or project, or used to either raise or reduce the perceived value of a church depending on whether it is being 'missional' or not. For the Army, this boils down to a simple phrase. …
Why William Booth Was Scared of Brengle
Why was William Booth scared of Brengle? This question reveals a culture of anti-education that existed win the Army for almost a hundred years. Samuel Logan Brengle is one of the most significant figures in Salvation Army theology. His writing inspired, and continues to inspire, Salvationist holiness theology around the world. He was famous as …
Will The Salvation Army Ever Have Gender Equality?
Yes, but only if it makes it happen. It will not happen naturally. If The Salvation Army is going to have gender equality it will need to choose to change things. The Salvation Army has a responsibility to do better with gender equality. Particularly for women in ministry. This is a theological imperative. The Army …
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General Buckingham’s ‘Call to Action’ is a Call to Sanctification
On the 14th of October 2025 General Lyndon Buckingham gave a call to action to the international Salvation Army. The link for it is directly below. I think we need to best understand this call as a call to sanctification. https://www.salvationarmy.org/news/general-lyndon-buckingham-speaks-heart-salvation-army-global-call-action?fbclid=IwT01FWANcr5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsAP_SoJ99MjPOVM-sJb9jvIlTK36LF1BCHcDYXICej0W_h8iyvyNs8-LJYp_aem_xq3emrCI31baXPBu0vgWew The General is calling Salvationists to rediscover their personal excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to …
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