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Articles and Blogs
Using the Tools of Psychology to Study Children’s Ministry
While children do think differently about the world, they also offer an interesting case study about how we communicate love… when we kind of back up the developmental clock and look at kids, we see that love is just as much an embodied interaction in a relational space. Even when we cover it up and rationalize it in adulthood, that doesn’t go away. For this reason, there’s value in thinking about what formation looks like for our 10-year-olds. They cry for the same experiences our adult hearts crave.
Does Neuroscience Allow Us to Believe in Human Freedom?
What’s going on with be debate about the existence of free will? Get caught up on the basics and emerging research.
Trust in Science is Not the Problem
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to show that significant portions of the American public are distrustful of science. But this idea just doesn’t fit the current survey data about trust in science and scientists.
Books
John Stott on Creation Care
This 2021 book, John Stott on Creation Care, compiles his writings on the subject, allowing us to learn more about his commitment to loving our future neighbors (and our present ones) through our concern for creation.
Here are our 2022 recommendations for books and other resources that we hope you’ll have extra bandwidth to dive into this summer.
The Lost World of Adam and Eve
Wheaton Professor John Walton’s The Lost World of Adam and Eve considers how reading Genesis 2 and 3 with consideration to the culture in which it was written can inform our understanding not only of the scriptural text itself but also how we interact with scientific knowledge about the origins of humans.
COVID-19 Resources
Making Progress Post-Pandemic
“Trouble is opportunity.” I don’t think Sir John Marks Templeton was the first to coin that phrase, but I heard it a lot during my decade working for his foundation. It was one of his investment...
Wisdom on Gathering: How Science Can Help Your Church Make Decisions
Christianity Today offers thoughtful guidelines for how churches can make wise decisions about gathering while we live in the middle of an improving but not finished pandemic.
Shepherding to Herd Immunity
For pastors, this really is the moment for us to protect our flock from the thieves and wolves that would steal the very health of our congregation and our individual members. It’s our moment to take on the role as shepherds of our flocks.
Podcasts
Here are our 2022 recommendations for books and other resources that we hope you’ll have extra bandwidth to dive into this summer.
Do You Mind?: A Sermon From Greg
When Greg’s recent sermons weave in some science, we want to share them with you as examples of how preaching with science can work.
How are Humans Unique: An Introduction to the Conversation
While Christian theologians generally believe we are uniquely made in the image of God, few agree on the details of what it is that makes humans unique. The topic is rich and complex, requiring us to consider Scripture, theology and science. In an attempt to do this complexity justice, BioLogos has produced six podcast episodes on the imago Dei which at least provide a good opening to the conversation.
Race & Science
Engaging Science with Marginalized Communities of Faith
We know that science engagement ranks low for marginalized communities of faith. However, we remain committed to helping all churches embrace science as a means for spiritual growth. As a result, SftC is committed to finding ways to foster science equity for BIPOC, engaging and leveraging diverse voices, and strengthening relationships with marginalized communities of faith.
Engaging Science with Two Presbyterian Guys
I cannot help but believe that God preordained that this motley crew would gather to help the church understand and embrace science as a tool for growth and inclusion.
Race and Health: The Intersection of Disadvantage
In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus explains that God’s telos must be understood in terms of a Christian engagement that includes making provisions for the needs of the most vulnerable members of society.
Videos
Three Seconds Video
“Three seconds” is the winner of the World Bank Group’s 2016 Film4Climate Global Video Competition. Clocking in at 4:17, it might make the perfect compelling introduction for your small group or Sunday school class to start talking about creation care.
Do You Mind?: A Sermon From Greg
When Greg’s recent sermons weave in some science, we want to share them with you as examples of how preaching with science can work.
Does Neuroscience Allow Us to Believe in Human Freedom?
What’s going on with be debate about the existence of free will? Get caught up on the basics and emerging research.
Websites
Association of Religion Data Archives Congregational Resource Center
What types of people live near my congregation? Which religious traditions are present in my community? Where can I find data on Americans’ religious behaviors? How does my congregation compare to others in the United States?
Science-Engaged Worship from ECLAS
ECLAS (Equipping Christian Leaders in an Age of Science) in one of our peer organizations. They recently launched their own blog which includes resources and recommendations for science-engaged worship, including when it comes to preaching, music, the church calendar, and more.
Profiles of Science Engagement with Faith Communities
The DoSER program has profiled scientists from a wide range of disciplines about their experiences integrating faith as a scientist.