Feature Stories

        
Columns by Ron Sider
           The founder of ESA speaks his mind.

Magazine Departments

         A Different Shade of Green           
            Creation care specialists look at how faith influences our care of creation.

         Art & Soul
                 Artists consider ways in which we co-create--both individually and corporately--with
                 a creative God.

         Faithful Citizenship
                 Harold Dean Trulear looks at what it means to follow Christ in the public square.

           Global Positions
                Various authors analyze social justice issues from an international perspective.

         In Like Manner ... the Women
                Elizabeth D. Rios addresses the challenges faced by women in leadership and
                encourages them to persevere in their ministry for the Master.

            Kingdom Ethics
                David Gushee looks at what it means to think Christianly about everything from war to
                the environment to family life.

         Making a Difference
                Profiles of congregations that put arms and legs on the gospel.       

         May I Have A Word?
                Hear from a variety of voices in this opinion column.

         Music Notes
                Reviews, interviews, and musings on musical offerings and personalities.

         Not to Be Forgotten
                Profiles of past Christians who put faith into action for the good of the kingdom.

         Off the Shelf
                Book reviews.

         On Being the Church
                Craig Wong examines American idolatries and challenges the church to be
                faithful to the gospel.

            Postcards from the Road
                Phil Olson visits and reflects on holistic ministries across the country and around the world.               
      
         Sines of the Times
                Tom and Christine Sine explore what whole-life discipleship looks like in a
                postmodern world.

            Washington Watch
                A look at the issues our legislators have before them, and how we can urge them
                to take a biblical approach to those issues.

            Word, Deed & Spirit
                Al Tizon, ESA's Word & Deed Network director, explores by way of personal
                reflections the place where missional activism and spirituality meet.