by Kang-Yup Na

From the very first act of God’s creation of heaven and earth (Genesis 1.1) to the eschatological vision of the new heaven and earth (Revelation 21.1), hospitality…illuminates every canonical book toward spiritual insight and nourishment…the conceptual world of the word ‘hospitality’ embraces the entirety of Christian theology, piety, and mission.

by Amy Bell Finiki

In her travels overseas, the author learned experientially about hospitality: “It is in how we are treated, how we want to be treated, and how we treat others that is the truth of genuine hospitality.” Hers is a tale of adventure and discovery.

by Austin Park

The author digs into the bible to show how hospitality is a core principle for Jesus, and he poses some intriguing questions about Jesus’ behavior in this unusual tale of Jesus’ first miracle.

by Brandt L. Montgomery

Jesus wants us to do what is right instead of constantly worrying about always being right. He asks that we be welcoming to others just as He is welcoming to us.

by Elaine Chan

Sometimes the opportunity to be hospitable to a stranger may seem like too much trouble, imprudent, or even dangerous, but Hebrews 13.2 tells us “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”

by Robert LaRochelle

While falling attendance is a problem for many churches, the answer as to how to stop that trend may lie in how newcomers perceive the congregation—not by having a welcoming committee of a few select members, but by extending genuine hospitality by everyone to everyone.

By Naomi Koltun-Fromm

This probing analysis of ancient Hebrew texts offers revealing clues as to why the apparent bias against women became part of the ancient culture as reflected in the Hebrew Bible. This article offers a rich resource for pastors interested in exploring feminist issues.

By Pablo R. Diaz

While the Bible is not exactly a book about leadership, the author contends that it can be a rich resource for pastors and others of what genuine leadership entails. He uses Moses, Gideon, and Mary as examples of people who became strong leaders despite their own insecurities and offers useful leadership concepts drawn from the bible.

By Kevin Yoho

With the current news of the mainline churches facing crises of diminishing membership, the author offers many fresh ideas for changing the focus and looking at church in a whole new way as well as offering concrete suggestions on how to become more relevant and effective, to help stem the exodus.

By Deirdre Good

This article is useful to develop strategies for Bible Study in Christian Churches. The author shares different approaches including techniques for enriching the experience plus comments by pastors on how bible study has enhanced the life of their churches and congregations.

By Flora Wilson Bridges

The focus here is to recognize that mainline churches are transitioning out of archaic organizational models to become more inclusive, more diverse, and more open to God’s transforming grace though sound, energetic biblical engagement. Rev. Bridges is urging clergy to reaffirm and reclaim the power of the Spirit that speaks to us through the Bible.

By Anne Lane Witt

Parish life encompasses so many facets that a cleric can become exhausted if not grounded in faith, service to God, and care for God’s people. “In my four years serving (in southern, rural) parishes, I have found that preaching, whatever the occasion, works best when it is an extension of caring for the congregation,” says the author of this insightful look as to how she has creatively approached getting to know and serve elderly congregations effectively.