In May of 2021, the eyes of the nation were on our city for a few days. Tulsa, Oklahoma, the city where I was born and in which I am currently a pastor, was remembering our most painful moment. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre ranks among the deadliest incidents of racial violence in U.S. History—with …
Continue...Eric Costanzo, a pastor in Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares how tough the pandemic has been for his church and yet the blessing they’ve experienced because of hearing from the nations.
Continue...One of the bright spots of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the immediate and innovative responses of churches to help their local communities. There are countless stories of Christians caring for vulnerable adults, providing meals to healthcare workers, and offering support to those who have recently become unemployed. There are some needs, however, that …
Continue...Since the first mission movements of the Early Church, Assyrian (Syriac) churches have never failed to maintain a confessional Christian presence in or near their original lands. If the current crisis facing northeastern Syria worsens, ancient Christian communities dating back to the Book of Acts might soon be deserted. The last remnants of this people …
Continue...If we as Christians truly stand as defenders of the sanctity and dignity of all human life, our nation’s current response to the global refugee crisis ought to be of significant concern. God’s love for the immigrant, refugee, and foreigner is a consistent biblical theme, and he calls his people to do the same. …
Continue...Recent news has continued to bring to light the harsh realities of many in other countries and the need to reach out to those who have come to the U.S. for refuge. Many believers and churches are trying to find ways to reach out to immigrants and refugees locally, nationally, and globally. A great first step …
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