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Remembering Eugene Peterson

As many around the world continue mourning and remembering the life Eugene Peterson left, we also desire to reveal the generosity, compassion, and spiritual encouragement Eugene poured out to those around him that went unrecognized. Daniel Grothe, a pastor who considers Eugene a friend and mentor, describes their incomparable relationship in this week's personal reflection. ... Read More...

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Eugene Peterson

Yesterday, Eugene Peterson walked across the threshold of heaven’s gates. Many hearts are sorrowful and, at the same time, in awe at a life well lived. Eighty-five years, over 30 books authored, a meaningful vocation, a wonderful family and millions of lives were impacted through Peterson's words on paper. Join in the discussion this week as we commemorate Peterson's pivotal and faithful voice to numerous pastors, theologians, and leaders on the forefront of today's Pentecostal movement. ... Read More...

Controversy and the Christian Response

University campuses are buzzing, students have been moving in and getting settled, parents are either celebrating sending out their child into the wide world of academia or uncontrollably sobbing the inevitable empty nest and how "they grow up so fast". For us here at ECCLESIAM, however, it means that summer break is over, professors are getting back into the swing of their teaching schedules, and quite a lot has happened over the summer that needs to be discussed, dissected, and parsed. With so much going on within the world and the church, what needs to be talked about?... Read More...