The Summer 2020 edition of Engaged in Mission magazine is available! In this edition, take a look with us at some of the amazing ministry adaptations and innovations that congregations and schools took during the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Even as ministry looked different than ever before, pastors, teachers, and church workers continued to stay committed to caring for their communities.
Read MoreThe June 2020 Supreme Court decision in the Espinoza v. Montana case opens the door for school choice funding by declaring that it is unconstitutional for a state constitution to prevent state funds from ever flowing to religious schools, even if those funds are directed to those schools by the independent decision of parents.
Read MoreIn this month’s “One Voice for Public Policy,” we discuss current challenges to religious liberty from daily life. We also learn more about the upcoming Supreme Court case Espinoza vs. Montana Dept. of Revenue, which will have implications for many states’ Blaine Amendments—relating to education funding.
Read MoreWe are all called to live out our baptismal calling even in the midst of stressful political seasons. We rise above hyper-partisanship even as we engage in our civic duties, and we repent when we do give into the vitriol and anger of the political process and sin against others. We lift the entire process in prayer to God, with hope for Him to bring salvation to all people.
Read MoreThe Psalms and our Lord Jesus Christ lament from the depths alongside us as we walk alongside our hurting communities in a sinful and broken world. Moving forward, we commit to a three-pronged focus: prayer, listening, and action—and above all to moving forward in the faith, hope, and love of Jesus Christ.
Read MorePresident Woodford shares a letter and introductory video of Pentecost encouragement inspired by John 16, where Jesus tells us to take heart, for He has overcome the world.
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