by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Oct 2, 2015 | Generalities
Connections are important. Life depends on them. The nature of matter, from the subatomic to the cosmic, depends on them. Our brains depend on them. We’ll run with that example because I think brains are fascinating. You have probably heard about neurons and the...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | May 13, 2015 | Generalities
The Pew Research Center has come out with its new report on the Religious Landscape Study. The full report is worth a read: check it out! Now, let the teeth-gnashing commence!It seems that many people want to immediately characterize the study in black and white...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Dec 3, 2014 | Generalities
You’ve all heard people say it. Chances are, you’ve said it, too. After all, it sounds good. It fits on a t-shirt, on a sign, and it’s easy to remember. This Advent season, as people go to the store, some will be irked by employees saying, “Happy Holidays!” They will...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Nov 4, 2014 | Generalities, Rethinking Church
Brand new research shows that the summer camp experience has a lasting impact on communal religious practices. With the increased focus on individual spirituality, should we pay attention to this new evidence? Bonhoeffer says we should.Have you done your devotions...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Oct 21, 2014 | Generalities
Have you been to camp? Is it an important part of your faith story? How do outdoor ministries fit in with the ministries of your church? Millions of young people attend Christian summer camps every summer in the United States and tens of thousands of young adults...
by Jake Sorenson, PhD | Oct 8, 2014 | Generalities, The Logic of Camp
Christian camping ministry has a problematic history with race-relations and diversity. While many camps across the country have gone to great lengths to address the problem, it remains a serious concern for camps and camping ministry as a whole. The problem is rooted...