Extra-Curricular Activities 06/05/11

Michael Bird shares an Ascension Day reflection. 

Ben Witherington reflects on lay ministry in the early church, and what it means for us today. 

Christianity Today featured an interesting cover story on the debate over a historical Adam and Eve. 

Michael Wittmer writes about Christianity in China.

Richard Mouw compares Camping’s predictions with The Great Disappointment. 

Out of Ur continues its series on the Post-American Church.

James K.A. Smith - this is your brain on marketing.

Justin Taylor shares a parody of over-interpreting the Bible. 

At Church Connection, Louis looks at how the Catholic Church proves someone is a saint.

Ray Hollenbach reminds us of our tendency to develop a personal canon.

Phil Long looks at how we can define “healthy reading.”

At IMAGE, Tony Woodlief asks “Is bad art the result of bad theology?”

Trevin Wax lists 11 Questions Every Pastor Should Ask.

This past week Engaging Church ran a blog tour for Tim Challies’ The Next Story, you can read the reviews here.