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What Your Pastor’s Shirt Says About Their Theology

Posted on October 10, 2016January 5, 2018

If there’s one way to immediately know the theological leanings of a pastor it’s to simply observe what their clothes look like and make a rash, unwavering judgement. We’ve already…

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Why Black History Month Matters

Posted on February 11, 2016December 18, 2018

Dr. Tony Evans writes an op-ed for RELEVANT about Black History Month and why racial reconciliation and unity in the church matter.

First Word: Thank You for a Great First Decade

Posted on February 15, 2013June 7, 2017

I was 19 and attending a Christian conference where there were a ton of college students. The energy was exciting; it felt like something new was happening. A spiritual movement…

First Word: A Time to Pivot

Posted on December 15, 2012June 7, 2017

There’s something I’ve learned over the last decade of publishing RELEVANT. It’s profound. Could change your life. I don’t know if you’re ready for it. Here it is: (Dramatic pause.)…

Opinion: On God and Country

Posted on October 19, 2012June 8, 2017

According to a tweet I saw from RELEVANT, Billy Graham’s website recently removed “Mormonism” from its list of cults. All silliness involved with cult-listing aside, when we start changing our…

First Word: Seize the Day

Posted on October 15, 2012June 7, 2017

He is the founder of a nonprofit that fights injustices committed against children. As a student, he once spent 16 days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a…

When the Ugliness Gets Personal

Posted on August 29, 2012June 8, 2017

With just over two months to go before the election, most sane people are thoroughly sick of the propaganda, the spin, the accusations and the dishonest rhetoric that we’re being…

First Word: A Generation Without a Party

Posted on August 15, 2012June 7, 2017

The 2008 election season was, shall we say, illuminating. Fed up with the way Christianity had become so politicized (and polarizing), young Christian voters clamored for change. Momentum shifted toward…

Remembering Brett McLean

Posted on July 20, 2012June 8, 2017

I was excited to share with you all this week the joy of marrying Medina this two week ago. With 190 friends and family, he had a beautiful gathering of…

First Word: Two Rails on a Track

Posted on July 15, 2012June 7, 2017

Author and pastor Rick Warren tells the story of a remarkable moment that happened to him about a decade ago. In the same year, he got two pieces of life-changing…

The Gospel According to Andy Griffith

Posted on July 5, 2012June 8, 2017

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove writes about his very personal connection to the sheriff of Mayberry, and how the little world he created just might have a connection to what’s been set into the hearts of everyone: a longing for a place that lasts.

Would You Join a Christian Party?

Posted on June 24, 2012June 8, 2017

Earlier this year, RELEVANT ran a series of articles where individuals explained why they were Christian Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, Independents and Non-Voters. Identifying yourself as a Christian Democrat, Republican, Libertarian,…