Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder 
Note: These links direct you to outside sources. The Association of Religion Data Archives The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) collects surveys, censuses, and denominational reports related to religion in the United States and around the world. Ministers can study how religious participation changes over …
In a world where professional and spiritual lives often seem separate, integrating faith into the workplace is a profound form of discipleship. For many Christians, the workplace is not just a place to work but a ground for ministry and an opportunity to demonstrate the teachings …
When Time Refuses to Stay Neutral If time were truly neutral, no one would argue about it. Yet humanity has spent centuries debating calendars, eras, and the naming of years, which suggests that time carries more meaning than we pretend. The phrase In the Year of …
Hermeneutics is the theology of understanding divine communication. It asks how finite people, aided by the Holy Spirit, rightly understand the Scriptures that God inspired. The term comes from the Greek hermeneuein, to interpret or to make clear. In Christian usage, hermeneutics gives the principles and …
A Humorous Introduction to Hermeneutics Every now and then, it helps to imagine what theology might look like if it walked, talked, and drank coffee with us. So, picture this: the ancient art of biblical interpretation showing up in your town as a man named: Hermen …
Paul’s declaration in Acts 20:24 reflects a ministry defined by obedience, endurance, and devotion to Christ rather than self-promotion. by Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Paul’s Selfless Attitude and the Call to Faithful Ministry A Lost Attitude in an Age of Self-Expression In today’s world of constant …
The Urgency of the Christian Call Compared with Mamdani’s 90,000 Door Mobilization Mamdani’s political operation mobilized 90,000 volunteers who knocked on roughly 3 million doors. The sheer scale of this movement captures attention immediately and provides a striking contrast that helps us explore the urgency of …
The heart of Christmas is the proclamation that God Himself has drawn near. Matthew begins by declaring that the Christ child would be called Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23). He concludes by recording the risen Lord’s promise, I am with you always, even to the …
This review explores how Wilder and Hendricks describe joy, hesed attachment, and relational identity as essential elements of Christian discipleship. The book offers a model of spiritual growth that unites understanding with character formation through healthy community life.
Abide or Live: Exploring the Meaning of John 15:1-5 Through the Language of Dwelling By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder. In John 15:1-5, Jesus reveals a truth that is both intimate and challenging. He calls Himself the true vine, His Father the vinedresser, and His followers the …