Podcast: What if I Don’t Like Church?

God’s Church is Not “Pretty” February 4, 2016

This week we’ve been looking at various aspects of what it means to be the church. Today, I want to address the paradox of how the church can be both beautiful and ugly at the same time. Jesus came into our fractured world to manifest the beauty of God’s reign and revolt against the evil…

Podcast: As My Views Change, At What Point Do I Leave My Church? March 5, 2018

Greg offers wisdom for conscientious Christians who may be growing out of their church’s theological commitments.    http://traffic.libsyn.com/askgregboyd/Episode_0296.mp3

The Purpose of the Church February 3, 2016

Unlike most social groups, the relationships forged in the body of Christ are not ends in and of themselves. Rather, Christ calls us to unite with other believers for a unique purpose: to grow in, express and advance the kingdom revolution. We can gain clearer understanding of what the church is to be about by…

The Case for Women in Ministry December 29, 2017

Kathy’s Struggle with Temptation Kathy was one of the brightest students I ever had when I taught Theology at Bethel University. She asked insightful questions and often contributed to lively class discussions. The time and energy she put into her theology classes was motivated by more than just a desire to get a good grade.…

Lighten Up: A Seeker-Sensitive Church Naming Committee March 27, 2015

Storming the Gates of Hell October 31, 2016

Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” (Mt 16:18) To understand Jesus’ teaching here, there are a few things you should know. First, “Hades” was the standard term for the underworld, which means that Jesus was probably referring to the whole of the Satanic kingdom.…