China Tells Christianity To Be More Chinese

How to understand sinicization and where it falls between sinister oversight and needed contextualization for Chinese churches. The headlines out of China last week sounded ominous. In strident language not heard in a long time, the head of China’s Protestant church gave a speech supporting the government’s policy of reducing Western influence on religion and making it “more Chinese,” a process dubbed sinicization in English. Is the move a step toward tighter... Read More

Florida reviewing options to fight Everglades oil drilling plan

The fight over oil drilling in the Everglades remains far from over, despite a court ruling this week in favor of the plan. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued a statement Wednesday saying it’s reviewing its options and would help Broward County and the region’s cities as they fight a plan by Kanter Real Estate LLC for an exploratory well in the Everglades of western Broward County. “We’re disappointed in the Court’s ruling, which goes against the protection... Read More

Sunday Bulletin Board for March 24

Stay up to date with this week’s local Bulletin Board listings for South Florida. Events are subject to change. Sunday Coconut Creek Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 24. Coconut Creek Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. 561-299-8684. Free. Coral Springs Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 24. ArtWalk, 9405 NW 31st Court, Coral Springs. 954-344-1131. Free. Sundays at Sinai: 3-4:30 p.m., March 24. Topic: “The Dangers of Human Trafficking.” Temple Sinai of Palm... Read More

Tuskeegee Airman, Red Tail exhibit land at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

A significant chapter of aviation and U.S. history — and a living legend — will be appearing at Fort Lauderdale Executive airport this week. The Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron’s “Rise Above” Traveling Exhibit opened Wednesday and will be on display through Sunday to showcase the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, also known as the Red Tails for the distinctive red-tailed P-51 Mustang aircraft they flew during World War II. The free exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.... Read More

When Loving your Neighbor Means Fighting Injustice and Poor Land Stewardship

In Alabama’s Black Belt—once cleared for cotton plantations—rural black communities are now at risk for hookworm. In 2013, the septic system at Jesus Christ Church of God the Bibleway failed and sewage began leaking into a neighbor’s yard—not uncommon for rural Alabama, an area plagued by sewage problems and a related upsurge in hookworm cases. A warrant was issued for the arrest of the church’s pastor, Bishop Ira McCloud. The public health department accused... Read More

Pastors and Power: Part 4

What Does It Look Like to Embody Gospel-Shaped Power? In this final post, I want to address practical ways pastors and church leaders can properly and biblically use power to help foster healthy churches and communities. I suggest five key elements you can implement. First, structure a church with pastoral accountability. If the church structure does not have pastoral accountability, we need to question that structure, regardless of denomination or ecclesiological association. Good pastors... Read More

Airport worker missing: ‘I just need answers,’ wife says

A Hollywood family is pleading for help to find their loved one who disappeared a week ago. Mackoni Hall, 40, was last seen about 2 p.m. March 13 leaving his job at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, at 200 Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. The agency Tuesday issued a picture of Hall — hoping that someone will recognize him and notify authorities. Hall is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing about 185 pounds. He has black hair, a... Read More