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Bringing Balance to the Missional Church Movement

As is felt in the pews on Sunday mornings and reported statistically, the American church is in decline. While this…

Joel Vander WalSeptember 1, 2018

The Whole Church Gathered: How Bonhoeffer’s “Discipleship” Speaks to the Church Today

“When children expect something it is impossible to give only part of oneself to them.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer, quoted in…

Joel Vander WalJune 30, 2017

What Does the Sticky-Faith Movement Mean for the Church?

“If the church is ever to flourish again, one must begin by instructing the young.” – Martin Luther “Welcome to…

Joel Vander WalDecember 31, 2015