InterVarsity Press
William Pannell wrote ‘The Coming Race Wars?’ nearly 30 years ago. It still resonates today
By Alejandra Molina — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — Pannell’s book serves as a historical reflection but 'also as a statement on how far we haven’t come.'
Tish Harrison Warren, a rising star in Christian spiritual writing
By Jana Riess — February 26, 2021
(RNS) — Tish Harrison Warren's willingness to merge personal vulnerability with deep theological reflection has made her one of the most promising Christian spiritual writers of her generation.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove wants white evangelicals to reckon with the Bible
By Yonat Shimron — January 2, 2020
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — He holds out hope he can show them how he believes they’ve misread the Bible and help them discover, as he has, the black Southern freedom movement's focus on justice and freedom.
Keeping the faith in an age of anxiety
By Jana Riess — July 6, 2018
Writer Rachel Marie Stone has dealt with anxiety since childhood. Sometimes her faith made it worse with a he-sees-you-when-you're-sleeping Jesus. In her new memoir, she talks about an adult faith that calms her fearful heart and helps her shift the narrative.
Author points to persistent ‘slaveholder religion’ among evangelicals for Trump
By Jana Riess — March 22, 2018
In the 19th century, Frederick Douglass distinguished between slaveholder religion and the Christianity of Christ. Evangelical author Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove says it's a lesson that Trumpvangelicals need to revisit.
Can American evangelicalism be saved?
By Jana Riess — March 3, 2018
(RNS) — Trumpvangelicals are killing evangelical Christianity, say the authors of a new book showcasing evangelical diversity.
When the evangelical establishment comes after you
By David P. Gushee — July 17, 2017
(RNS) — Whatever abuse you take for standing with LGBTQ people is nothing compared to the abuse they suffer every day.
A large Colorado congregation just became LGBT-inclusive. Here’s why it matters (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2017
(RNS) One reason Denver Community Church's announcement will be a big deal in the world of American Christianity is precisely because it won't feel like a big deal to so many.
Bible society debates exhibit ban for InterVarsity Press
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 20, 2016
(RNS) The publishing house will exhibit this year, but there still is the question of whether InterVarsity Press will be allowed to exhibit at the 2017 conference.
InterVarsity Press responds to authors’ protest of controversial gay marriage termination policy
By Jonathan Merritt — October 14, 2016
InterVarsity says authors will be exempt from their controversial gay marriage termination policy. Why, then, can't the same grace be extended to their accountants, assistants, and executives?
InterVarsity authors and alumni protest policy terminating employees who support gay marriage
By Jonathan Merritt — October 11, 2016
After InterVarsity's announced it will fire employees who theologically support same-sex marriage, the organization faces public protest from more than 1,000 alumni and 50 prominent authors.
What a Presbyterian professor is teaching me about the culture wars
By Jana Riess — May 11, 2016
(RNS) "Don’t blame Jesus or the Jewish prophets or the whole of any sacred tradition for the bad and limited reading of that tradition which hurt you," says writer David Dark.
How Mormonism stacks up against the Slow Church movement
By Jana Riess — July 7, 2014
By most standards of the Slow Church movement, Mormonism is a terrific success. By others, though, we're failing craptastically.
Brian McLaren and Mark Scandrette Coming to Cincinnati
By Jana Riess — September 13, 2013
Cincinnatians: On Sept. 20-21, Brian McLaren will headline a summit on spirituality and leadership, and then on Sept. 23 Mark Scandrette will speak about his new book "Free: Spending Your Time and Money on What Matters Most."
Kathie Lee Gifford Showcases Novel “Sensible Shoes”
By Jana Riess — March 12, 2013
Yesterday the Today Show plugged "Sensible Shoes," Sharon Garlough Brown's originally self-published novel about spiritual practices. Who says good things don't happen to good people?
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