Changing the Face of Christianity
Reversing negative Christian stereotypes, by helping Christians to be more like Jesus Christ.
In the first article in this series on the end of the world, we explored the Mayan myth and what NASA thinks about such end-of-the-world predictions. (Click here to read - http://www.changingthefaceofchristianity.com/christian-news-and-insights/the-end-of-the-world-part-1-of-2/)In this 2nd part, let’s continue exploring this fascination with end-of-the-world predictions and try to make sense of it all so we aren’t deceived. … [Read more...]
Do you might remember that Prince song “1999” that goes: “I was dreamin’ when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray. “But when I woke up this morning, could’ve sworn it was judgement day. So, say, two-thousand, zero, zero, party’s over, oops-out of time. So tonight I’m gonna party like it’s 1999.” … [Read more...]
We're designing a few Christian T-Shirts to sell on our new online store, and we're looking for t-shirt slogans that would fit our ministry's purpose and help us get the word out. If you have ideas, share them using our comment form below using this format: FRONT: <text goes here> BACK: <text goes here>. Please avoid previously copyrighted or trademarked slogans. All store proceeds go to support our ministry. http://www.changingthefaceofchristianity.com/store/ … [Read more...]
Quiz Results Changing the Face of Christianity Inc has released the results of a Christianity Quiz; an anonymous self-assessment scoring how well Christians live the teachings of Jesus Christ. E.g. The quiz answers the question: "How Christian Are You?" Answer 10 multiple-choice questions and the quiz returns a score, indicating how well the person lives up to the Christian ideal as modeled by Jesus Christ. The results indicate if you are "Far from Christ", a "Worldly Christian", a "Good … [Read more...]
With the increasing popularity (and disdain) of "Jesus is coming on x date", I thought I would join the ranks of those with a Jesus second coming prediction. I hope you aren't disappointed. But before I give the date, let me build up some suspense. … [Read more...]
What inspired you to start Changing the Face of Christianity Inc? God whispered in my ear several years ago that the face of Christianity needed to change. I felt called, and I have simply answered that call by saying YES to God. Our mission is to reverse negative Christian stereotypes (such as homophobia, intolerance, judgmentalism, hypocrisy, and others) by helping Christians be more like Jesus Christ. God prepared me well for this enormous challenge. I was an atheist for much of my … [Read more...]
Last week, Willow Creek Church and its association held its Global Leadership Summit; a worldwide leadership conference for Christians. Every year, this conference invites a cross section of our population to speak and share leadership principles to help improve our world. Past speakers have included Jim Collins ("Good to Great" book author), Daniel Pink, Seth Godin, Jack Welch, and others. Willow Creek invites leaders to share their not-exclusively-Christian message to A LOT of Christians … [Read more...]
(New York Times) President Obama has determined that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act, which bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional and should not be defended by the Justice Department. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr added "The president and I have concluded that classifications based on sexual orientation are unconstitutional." Such classifications should be subjected to a strict legal test intended to block unfair discrimination. Some people are … [Read more...]
(Ghana News Agency) - Kumasi, Ghana The Clergy have been urged to act together to expose charlatans, creating confusion through strange Bible teachings and doctrines. Enoch Immanuel Agbozo, an Evangelist, said the name of God and the dignity of the Church should not be allowed to be defiled by self-appointed "Ministers of the Gospel", whose only motivation is money and self-glorification. He said it was important for all those professing to be Christians to mirror Christ-like … [Read more...]
Drew Dyck of Christianity Today has published an excellent book titled "Generation EX-Christian: Why Young Adults Are Leaving The Faith...And How To Bring Them Back". It's part of our recommended Christian reading list. I highly recommend it. Drew breaks down the people who leave the Christian faith into 6 groups based on how they think, the types of reasons they give for leaving, and how to connect with them on their level and explain the gospel in a way that is compelling for them. Just as … [Read more...]
Barbara Bush, one of former President George W. Bush's twin daughters, is appearing in a new video voicing her support for same sex marriage as part of a Human Rights Campaign. What do you think on this issue? … [Read more...]
Thou Shalt Not Say... I've learned many things over the years about what NOT to say to an Atheist, a non-Christian homosexual, or any other non-believer. I call them the "Thou Shalt Not Say Commandments". We should always be prepared to speak the truth, and I'm NOT suggesting you hold your tongue when faced with false teaching. What I'm presenting is simply a list of things that enrage the other side. Things that set them off. Things that end discussion and cause resentment instead of the … [Read more...]
Answers to Christian Faith Objections Bestselling authors Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg present the latest scientific and historical evidence for Christianity in a Case for Christ webcast this coming March 12, 2011. They will answer the two biggest objections to the faith. Plus you can ask your own questions during this live event. 1 Peter 3:15 tells all Christians to be ready to defend why they believe what they believe - yet most Christians don't feel prepared to do so. This one day … [Read more...]
Can We Talk? Let's suppose we could put our differences aside for a little while and just have a productive conversation together, what should Atheists and Christians talk about? We have an opportunity in our future to have such a public conversation and we are looking for topics of discussion. We want to avoid the usual suspects: Does God Exist? etc... Instead, let's talk about ways we can work together for the common good of society. Let's talk about what we have in common. Let's talk … [Read more...]
A recent press release by Changing the Face of Christianity titled "Christian Non-Profit Fighting to Save Christianity from Self-Destruction" has generated lots of interest on several news and blog sites. In the press release, we talk about why people are leaving the Christian faith, based on sound independent research. We highlight our mission to reverse Christian intolerance, Christian hypocrisy, Christian homophobia, Christian judgmentalism, and other negative Christian stereotypes, by … [Read more...]
