Joseph Mattera

Op-ed Contributor

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Oct 22, 2024
No 'neutral' assumptions? Either for or against Christian faith
There are no “neutral” assumptions; one’s presuppositions are either for or against the Christian faith.
Sep 29, 2024
9 contrasts between His Kingdom and Christian nationalism
There has been much talk and concern regarding so-called Christian Nationalism in the past several years.
Sep 22, 2024
8 humanistic errors that crept into the modern church
Humanism promotes self-created identities, but in Christianity, we are called to find our identity in Christ.
Sep 14, 2024
8 common ways people interpret the Word of God
In this article, we’ll explore eight common approaches to interpreting Scripture.
Sep 8, 2024
5 American myths of successful churches and ministries
I have noticed a keen difference between the biblical measure of success and the way many American churches seem to measure success.
Aug 17, 2024
7 ways leaders fail to expand the Kingdom
Christian leaders are satisfied merely preaching good messages and writing good books on the Kingdom without testing their theology in the laboratory of life!
Aug 10, 2024
8 essential strategies to shape cultural influence
To reclaim its role as a transformative force in society, the Church must embody the principles of salt and light.
Jul 31, 2024
Olympics LGBT Last Supper scene signals intent to reshape the world
The controversial opening presentation of the Olympics that included a controversial depiction of the Last Supper was no accident.
Jul 30, 2024
7 reasons why only changed leaders can change culture
Whatever dysfunction we have in our inner souls, we will reproduce to some degree in other people’s lives and the organizations we lead.
Jul 21, 2024
10 ways to raise the level of your influence
Many people desire to increase their influence in life. Unfortunately, most don’t understand basic leadership principles.