Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church

You know, the ones that fill our neighborhood? Anyone over 5 and younger than me (who is officially a “generation x” guy) is part of the “millennial” generation.  They arethe largest generation in American history (sorry Boomers) and the most diverse. This post talks about who exactly they are, and how the PC(USA) [...]

Listen to this radio spot from the United Church of Christ.
Why do churches give this message?
Do we need a radio spot to convey our welcome?
Do we want to welcome the different populations mentioned in the ad?
What is the best way to do so?

We’ll here from Ron Sider this Sunday. (Don’t forget that Worship will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Delaware Ave. at 11am). Here’s quote to get you warmed up:
We need to rethink our theology. We need to ask, “Are we really biblical?” Cheap grace is right at the core of the problem. Cheap [...]

What’s a DORG? A Dispenser of Religious Goods. Toby Brown explains more throughly what a DORG is and why DORG pastors are problematic.
And I will confess, that I fall into this mode now and then.
But I cannot–it will burn me out and kill Lafayette.
So the questios are:
How can I fight this temptation?
How can [...]

The Anglican bishop and New Testament scholar was interviewed by Time.  What have you been taught about heaven?  The resurrection?  Christ’s return?  How do your thought’s square with Wrights?  Do you think Wright is right? (couldn’t help the pun–sorry!)

This is a great interview with Brian McLaren.  Do you trust him?  Is he fair to other Christians?  Is he consistent with the Bible?  Do you think he’s good for the church?  Does this interview make you want to know more?

Watch “The story of stuff.”  (It’s 20 minutes long, but entertaining, thought provoking, and worth it.)
Do you think she is telling the truth?
How does the Gospel come to bear in such a world?  Where is the good news in her story?  Is it consistent with the good news of Jesus Christ?
How has the Church bought [...]

This is one of my favorite churches in Pittsburgh.  They do really cool ministry, reach out to a variety of people, and have grown (in three years) from 25-400 people in worship.   Sadly, they are losing their rented space (yes, they grew that large without a building), but I know they will remain faithful [...]