Praxis

The Praxis section features essays and interviews related to ministries, organizations, communities, or individuals actively engaged in field work.

John Jay Alvaro interrogates dying in our digital age.

Andrew Arndt
March 6, 2019 / Praxis

Andrew Arndt explains why Ash Wednesday is his favorite day in the church calendar.

David J. Schmidt
January 4, 2019 / Praxis

David J. Schmidt sees the face of Christ in the members of the migrant caravan.

Brandon Wrencher
October 18, 2018 / Praxis

Brandon Wrencher offers a theological and liberationist reading of the story of Cain and Abel.

Anthony D. Baker
October 8, 2018 / Praxis

Anthony D. Baker observes the limits of eschatology in the twentieth century’s two greatest preachers.

Rebecca Shirley
October 1, 2018 / Praxis

Rebecca Shirley discusses the complexities of faithful embodiment, advocating for the deeper stories that must be told.

Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell and Jason Byassee write that when work is holy, we should expect ups and down.

Jonathan Hiskes writes that we cannot control the tender moments of a child’s first year—we can only bear witness.

Elizabeth Felicetti describes distractions that interfere with reverent prayer while prostrate on Good Friday.