Category: Ministry

The Bible has much to say about the value of women in the Church. So much.

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Evangelicals, Ministry, New Testament, Old Testament, Sexuality and Gender, Women in Leadership

[NOTE: This article was first published by Bible Study Tools on 5/23/19. I have to say this was one of the most joy-filled and rewarding things I have ever written. The more I kept searching through the Scriptures, the more these examples of women in essential leadership roles and significant theological concepts kept coming out. The … Continue reading The Bible has much to say about the value of women in the Church. So much. →

From “How pastors and churchgoers can approach immigration together”

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Evangelicals, immigration, Ministry, Religion

Here are a few of the main points from my most recent article in The Christian Post about pastors and their congregations coming together on issues related to immigration. I believe there are several clear areas where pastors and their parishioners can find common ground, if we are committed to questioning and learning . . . together … Continue reading From “How pastors and churchgoers can approach immigration together” →

5 Reasons Immigrants and Refugees Are the Church’s Responsibility

Posted on by Eric Costanzo in Christian History, Ministry, refugees, Religion, Social Justice

It is puzzling to see so many evangelicals still standing firmly against compassionate actions on behalf of immigrants and refugees. Don't get me wrong; I understand immigration issues are complex. Believe me. I have learned more in the last two years from ground zero of this debate than I ever imagined I could. Certainly the … Continue reading 5 Reasons Immigrants and Refugees Are the Church’s Responsibility →