Why We Have to LEARN to Change the World
One of the main things I try to teach when I’m speaking on a theology of justice is that justice isn’t just something we do, rather we’re supposed to become just and righteous people who do just and...
View ArticleWhy forgiveness is the most exciting word you know. (Seriously!)
Forgiveness. What a tired word. It lacks energy. It sounds like it has a “hmphh” in it. It lands like a thud. For Americans, who love everything to be moving forward—new stuff, exciting and heroic...
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Missionaries of Mercy: Evangelicals and Catholics for Justice
Guest Post by Peter Goodwin Heltzel “Writing theology is like writing a love letter,” said Gustavo Gutiérrez, the author of A Theology of Liberation, on Wednesday May 6th at Fordham University in New...
View ArticleCreate an Open Space to Experience Life Together
If I’m being really honest with myself — something I try to do from time to time — sometimes I don’t like women very much. Now I know what you’re all thinking. Um, but aren’t you a woman? Yes, I am....
View ArticleLost in the Clouds
My dad was an exchange pilot with the Dutch Navy flying the P-3 Orion back when we lived in Holland. On one occasion, he was returning from a long ocean surveillance mission to an airfield at Land’s...
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An Unfinished Cookie and A Broken Heart: On Raising Leaders
Photo Credit: Yann Gar, Creative Commons Guest Post by Jer Swigart I had just gotten off a call with the White House and several Universities in which they briefed us on the failure of the most recent...
View ArticleWynand de Kock on Generative Theology
Dr. Wynand de Kock is married to Marianne and has two daughters, Carmen and Zoé. He was appointed as Principal of Tabor Victoria at the beginning of 2007. Originally from South Africa, he immigrated...
View ArticleC. Christopher Smith on the Slow Church Movement
C. Christopher Smith is a member of the Englewood Christian Church community on the urban Near Eastside of Indianapolis. He is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books and co-author of Slow...
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Are We Captive to Capitalism?
Guest Post by Emily Hill Two years ago I quit a successful corporate career to go back to graduate school and study theology and social justice. The sudden change in my life circumstances—including...
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Why Neighborhood Matters: Christian Conferences, Consumption & Everyday Life
Guest Post by Jon Huckins As I sat on my porch overlooking the streets of my urban neighborhood and the sparkling lights of downtown San Diego, I thought to myself, “There is no place I’d rather be....
View ArticleHuman Creativity and the Future of Education
Below is a fascinating and provocative video on the nature of creativity and the challenges to modern education in a rapidly changing world. If the British accent of Sir Ken Robinson or the topic don’t...
View ArticleWhere is There Injustice?
The Presence of Injustice This summer the justice and missions interns that were part of the Antioch Internship program read and discussed Pursuing Justice along with several other projects they did...
View ArticleThe Grand Paradox for Small Groups
I’m getting ready to lead a small group at our church this September on The Grand Paradox: The Messiness of Life, the Mystery of God, and the Necessity of Faith. In just the last 2 days I’ve heard 2...
View ArticleThe State of Graduate Education in America
Part 1 in an ongoing series We need to take a fresh look at the purpose of graduate education. Why do more than three million people in the United States pursue a post-baccalaureate degree each year?...
View ArticleBreathe
Kilns College was able to partner with The Voices Project—an initiative started by Leroy & Donna Barber— by hosting a retreat for the second time this weekend. These small gatherings, that we’re...
View ArticleWhy Morality Belongs in the Justice Conversation
Why Morality Belongs in our Justice Conversation “The temptation of this age is to look good without being good.”[1] Brennan Manning Justice requires more than wanting to change the world, but being...
View ArticleHumility & Art
One of the greatest blessings of the Antioch community over the years has been the world-class artists God has brought us. Our friends, Connie and Jason Gabbert are one of the best examples. Not only...
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Brad Lomenick on H3 Leadership
Brad Lomenick is a strategic advisor and leadership consultant specializing in influence, innovation, generational issues and business strategy. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences, churches...
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Discipleship & Public Life with Vincent Bacote
Dr. Vincent Bacote Associate Professor of Theology and Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College (IL). He is the author of The Political Disciple: A Theology of Public...
View Article3 TED Talks on Creativity
Who doesn’t love a good TED Talk? I’ve enjoyed these 3 on the topic of creativity. They have great inspiration and lessons–including the important understanding that we’re all creative, and ideas for...
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