Bill Tammeus
Commentator
Bill Tammeus, a Presbyterian elder and former award-winning Faith columnist for The Kansas City Star, writes the daily "Faith Matters" blog for The Star's Web site and a column for The Presbyterian Outlook. His latest book is "Jesus, Pope Francis and a Protestant Walk into a Bar: Lessons for the Christian Church."
Stories by Bill Tammeus
LAMP Shines a Light in Ivanhoe Neighborhood
Linwood Area Ministry Place (LAMP), a campus of community services at Linwood Boulevard and Bruce R. Watkins Drive, is nearing completion of a new apartment complex.
Reckoning With Racism in Our Own Congregations
People of faith in congregations around the country are grappling with how to lend support to anti-racism efforts following protests about law enforcement violence against people of color.
Bringing An Artist’s Spirituality to the Practice of Medicine
Nancy Tilson-Mallett has tapped her interests in art and science to help infuse spirituality into the practice of medicine.
Kansas City Seminaries Changing on the Fly Amid Pandemic
Kansas City area seminaries are adopting online training methods amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dear God: Kansas City Clergy Adapt to New Realities of Pandemic
Kansas City area clergy share how they have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Congregations Turn on Their Shepherds
Ministers share their stories of "sheep attacks," which often occur when congregations that are anxious about long-term declines in membership turn on their leaders.
Spiritual Seeker Builds Community, One Event at a Time
Mike Matteuzzi has created “Contemporary Spirituality,” a popular series that features speakers who encourage people to learn contemplative practices.
Age of Coronavirus: Learn From Scars Left By the Virus Crisis
The Easter story can teach us a lesson on how to deal with the scars left in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Age of Coronavirus: Funerals Take on a Remote Vibe
Families and faith leaders are struggling with how to conduct funerals during the coronavirus outbreak.
Central High School, Nearby Clergy, Changing Narrative for Community
Central High School's principal and nearby clergy are turning the school into a community center to help students and families succeed.