Church Life+Ministry

Don’t Miss Steven Curtis Chapman’s Point
Even his happiest, most heartwarming music has been fueled by tragedy and pain.
How Christian Artists Blow the Whistle on Cultural Pollution
An excerpt from ‘Culture Care.’
Refugee Ban Forces World Relief to Lay Off 140 Staff
The evangelical resettlement agency announced it will close five locations.
Eat, Pray, Lent: Here's What Americans Actually Abstain From
Nearly 3 in 10 evangelical believers now observe the season before Easter.
Making Music and Babies: Christian Singers Open Up About Motherhood
For artists like Kari Jobe and Audrey Assad, family comes first, but that doesn’t mean their careers go away.
Why Tim Keller, Max Lucado, and Hundreds of Evangelical Leaders Oppose Trump’s Refugee Ban
Regardless of court fight’s final outcome, fewer persecuted Christians will make it to America under president’s plan.
The CallingEpisode 38|41min
Thabiti Anyabwile's Love-Hate Relationship with the Limelight
As a pastor, he prefers to avoid the public eye. Here's why he doesn't.
How to Support Survivors Without Selling Them Out
A wave of social-good businesses learns to balance priorities.
Walking with Refugees on the Resurrection Road
Patrick Kingsley’s frontlines account of the global crisis is a gift to concerned Christians.
Bearing Burdens After Obamacare: The Future of Christian Healthcare Sharing
The Affordable Care Act put Christian insurance alternatives on the map. What happens to them when it goes away?
6 Things Your Church Can Do During the Refugee Ban
The recent executive order has thrust refugees and resettlement agencies into limbo. Here’s how you can help.
Henri Nouwen’s Weakness Was His Strength
How a gifted, high-achieving spiritual guide learned to share his wounds with others.
The CallingEpisode 37|59min
Andy Crouch: My Work as a Father Will Outlast Any Word I'll Ever Write
CT's outgoing executive editor looks back on the successes—and anxieties—of his twelve years in journalism.
What Both DC Marches Agree On: Abortions Haven’t Been This Rare Since Roe v. Wade
Pro-life and pro-choice advocates agree on data, disagree on causes.
Only 1 in 7 Senior Pastors Is Under 40
Report finds passing pulpits to millennials a ‘glaring challenge.’
2 in 5 Churches Will Adjust Activities for Super Bowl Sunday
Methodists and Lutherans more likely to watch Patriots vs. Falcons than Baptists and Pentecostals.
US Missionary May Get Russia’s Anti-Evangelism Law Overturned
After 32 cases, lawmakers review Yarovaya restrictions on religion. Top courts could follow.
Why Abortion Workers Need Our Forgiveness and Support
Some pro-life advocates view Planned Parenthood employees as killers complicit in crimes. Abby Johnson sees them as people worth rescuing.
Compassion Has 'Very Little Hope' for India, Sets Deadline to Shut Down Sponsorships
About 145,000 children have already lost its assistance with food, education, and health care.
Latasha Morrison: The Church Is the ‘Only Place Equipped to Do Racial Reconciliation Well’
The founder of Be the Bridge reveals her vision for solving America's race problem.

Top Story April 26, 2024

Where Worship Doesn’t Translate
Where Worship Doesn’t Translate
How groups like Hillsong learned to let go of the literal in favor of creative collaboration.
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