Church Life+Ministry

Thou Shalt Not Bail
The bailing trend is an understandable byproduct of a busy culture. But is it Christian?
Defending the Accuracy of Scripture, One Coincidence at a Time
How the Bible’s little details can pack a big apologetic punch.
The Gospel of Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook and others have started to imitate, but can’t replace, church community.
The CallingEpisode 51|45min
For Trevin Wax, The Writerly Life Is Its Own Reward
The author and columnist reflects on writing thoughtfully about faith in the Digital Age.
Too Soon for Perry Noble's Second Chance at Church?
NewSpring says its founder, who was fired last year, still isn't qualified to pastor.
Robbing God, Literally: 1 in 10 Protestant Churches Experience Embezzlement
Survey finds 1 in 2 only has enough cash for four months of services.
The No. 1 Reason Churches End Up in Court Is No Longer Abuse
For the first time in a decade, there’s a new lawsuit leader.
The ‘Prophets’ and ‘Apostles’ Leading the Quiet Revolution in American Religion
A Christian movement characterized by multi-level marketing, Pentecostal signs and wonders, and post-millennial optimism.
Joel Hunter Is Done Pastoring His Orlando Megachurch
(UPDATED) Obama’s spiritual adviser explains why his gifts are at 'their highest potential' but his call to local churches like Northland is ‘fulfilled.’
South Carolina: Breakaway Anglicans Must Return 29 Churches
Split ruling by state supreme court favors Episcopal Church’s physical but not intellectual property claims.
Generosity Gap: Christians and Pastors Tithe and Tip for Different Reasons
Survey identifies the main motivations for giving money.
Man Shall Not Live on the New Testament Alone
No less than Jesus in the wilderness, we need every word that comes from the mouth of God.
The CallingEpisode 50|59min
David Fitch Turned His Daily McDonald's Run into His Ministry
Planting a church takes time—but it all starts with just being present.
Died: Haddon Robinson, Champion of Biblical Preaching
The seminarian who taught and inspired decades of expositors ‘goes home to God.’
The Rise of the Nons: Protestants Keep Ditching Denominations
Nondenominational identity has doubled in the US since 2000, Gallup finds.
Why Christians Should Stop Caring About So Many Causes
True transformation takes focus, not capricious compassion.
Between Two Cultures: How Latina Christians Approach Leadership
Yvette Santana pilots a new project to coalesce Hispanic women.
Actually, Eugene Peterson Does Not Support Same-Sex Marriage
(UPDATED) In retraction, popular author affirms 'a biblical view of everything'—including marriage.
The CallingEpisode 49|43min
Tessa Afshar Writes in Search of Sacred Romance
The biblical fiction author shares how reading romance novels revealed her need for a loving Savior.
Belong Tour Canceled by New Owners
Jen Hatmaker broke the news a month before the first event.

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If This Ain’t Country, Expand Your Canon
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