Joel Vander Wal's articles on Reformed Journal

As is felt in the pews on Sunday mornings and reported statistically, the American church is in decline. While this raises a lot of anxiety among church leaders, there are resources and movements attempting to change this trend. One of…

Joel Vander Wal

Essays

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 Eberhard Bethge, Dietrich Bonhoeffer Theologian, Christian, Man for His Times: A Biography. The German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer begins his book…

Joel Vander Wal

Essays

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 the Sticky Faith Cohort Summit! We are so excited that all of you are here!” Kara Powell said as she…

Joel Vander Wal

Joel Vander Wal

Bringing Balance to the Missional Church Movement

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

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

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