What Your Pastor’s Shirt Says About Their Theology
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…
Why Black History Month Matters
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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,…
America, the Arrogant?
Jonathan Merritt calls for Americans to celebrate July 4th this year with a little more humility.
The New RELEVANT
Founder Cameron Strang on our May/June issue, the new changes to RELEVANT in print and online and the importance of taking risks.
Is Kony 2012 Good or Bad?
When responding to Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 campaign, it’s important to not fall into one of two extremes.