The Dwelling Place

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What the Bible Says About Homosexuality

What does the Bible truly say about homosexuality? In this blog you can find out the truth about what it says concerning same-sex love.

Should Your Church Live Stream?

Chances are, your church has either started live streaming recently or has considered it at some point. With equipment improvements, lower entry costs, and availability through the web and social media, live streaming is becoming more common in the church. If you are considering adding a streamed service or posting videos for replay viewing to …

Seven Reasons Why We Should Not Accept Millions of Years

There is an intensifying controversy in the church all over the world regarding the age of the earth.

Church Decline: What if Your Church Disappeared?

The community grows, but your church declines. Does anybody know what you offer? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?

Why I’m Coming Out as a Christian

I’m not scared that non-believers will make me feel like an outcast. I’m scared that Christians will.

How To Be a Bad Church Member

Ever wanted to set your church back and create an unhealthy culture? Here is a short list of things to do to: 1. Constantly point out what should be done, but never volunteer to actually do anythin…

Catholic Church not a force for good? 'I refute it thus'!

For many people in the developing world, the Catholic Church is the only voice of civil society that isn’t corrupt or driven by self-interest. It’s often the difference between people being fed or starving to death, or between being treated for their illnesses or dying of neglect.

Where does RCC agree/disagree with the Catholic Church?

Many people ask me questions about RCC’s views on Roman Catholicism. Where do we agree with the Catholic Church? Where do we disagree? And why? To provide a positive forum to address these question…

What's the problem with the Catholic Church? Men.

This abuse will not stop as long as the Church insists on being a male-dominated club where only boys need apply.

What does the Catholic Church say about psychedelics?

Psychedelics have been seen as far worse than alcohol and cigarettes, but are they really?

What is the Catholic Church?

Roman Catholicism claims to be the one true Christian church founded by Jesus. But is it? Does it teach true Christianity?

The Catholic church becomes an impact investor

What does the Catholic Church say about cheating?

How many of us know real-world cheaters who have just plain gotten ahead, not despite their short-cutting but because of it?

Men are struggling with their spirituality. Can the Catholic Church help?

The last year has witnessed the rise of an extraordinary international conversation around gender and power. In this watershed moment, where is the church? And how can it help?

Where Are You Going Catholic Church?

I encourage you to listen to my church history podcast Triumphs and Tragedies. I'm not a historian by any stretch, and I'm afraid the podcast is more than rough around the edges. It was simply my attempt to give a quick roller coaster ride through twenty centuries of church history so that we can make better sense

Can Catholic school hair grooming standards be discriminatory?

Disputes regarding the enforcement of hair grooming standards at religious schools require application of fundamental church-and-state principles that are unique to the United States.

Ask an Apostle: Should I send my kids to Catholic school?

I’m not confident that a Catholic school religion class will “consider all sides” (and I’m not sure I could hide my deep disagreement on some topics).

Did You Know? The Catholic Church Invented Hospitals

From its earliest beginnings, the Catholic Church has always been the cornerstone to the development of the modern pillars of society we all have come to know and are familiar with. But can you believe that the Catholic Church also invented hospitals?