The Church of ST. John the Evangelist

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 …

Update 90: THE HEROQUEST IS NEARLY COMPLETE! · The Gods War

The Lightbringers have brought Yelm back to the Sky Dome from the Depths of Hell!Just a few for now...

Should We Still Dress Our Best for Church?

I’m a millennial and I still think it’s best to wear our best to church. Recently my brother (Jonathan) and his wife (Vera) launched an online tie store called French Thread (shameless …

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

Three Tips for the St John Buyer

Buying a property in St John can offer you a piece of paradise, but there are some things that you need to know before your purchase.

This is how to keep the devil away, according to St. John Bosco

St. John Bosco was a holy priest, devoted to prayer and the recipient of many supernatural visions from God. He used these spiritual experiences not only for his own benefit, but also when instruct…

St. John's Church program takes aim at a healthier you

There are lots of ways to address a healthier lifestyle but knowing what to do and where to begin the process can be challenging. Keeping that in mind St. John's

Too Much St. John’s Wort? Look to the Cows

How cattle grazing practices affect the proliferation of invasive St. John's Wort

The Personal Trainer Who Wishes She Could Compartmentalize

John Crist Presents 20 Phrases Church Leaders Use to Fire People

Comedian John Crist is back with a new video that takes on the very worst kind of Christianese: passive aggressive ways people get fired from a job at a church.

How To Walk To LA And Back 7 Times Without Leaving Bellevue Square

Shops aren’t open yet, but a little before 8 a.m., Bellevue Square is already buzzing with walkers. Carrying a portable oxygen tank, Jon Tucker is one of

Dear Protestant, How Early Are The Early Church Fathers?

The term "Early Church Fathers" is often heard when discussing the history of Christianity. The bishops and theologians who have left us writings and are honored with this title extend for centuries from the time of Christ, even into the 8th century to St. John Damascene, who is often considered to be the last of the Early Church Fathers.

St. John’s Wort Benefits: Natural Support for Mental Wellness

St. John's Wort herb has been used for centuries for its myriad of health benefits including mental wellness and women's health support.

The Church Needs Single Parents—and Single Parents Need the Church

Families with one parent are part of God’s family. But how do we minister to their complex needs?