Church Life+Ministry
The Beard-Battle that Almost Split Christendom
A fond look back at the time when growing facial hair was an excommunication-worthy offense.
Why the Whole Church Needs Psalm 137, Violent Imagery and All
A protest song for Syrian refugees and suburban soccer moms.
Church Apps: Distraction or Attraction?
How two Georgia churches are using mobile technology to connect to a new generation of churchgoers.
The CallingEpisode 24|40min
When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His LifelineEven after 40 years of ministry, the Southern Baptist luminary still starts and ends every day on his knees.
Randy Alcorn: God Wants You to Find Your Happy Place
Why happiness and holiness don’t have to be in conflict.
My Search for a Truly 'Creative' Church
What a 7-month tour through nearly 20 congregations taught me about God's imaginative people.
When Modern Medicine Becomes a False God
A doctor reflects on what healthcare can—and can’t—accomplish.
The Value of Friends Who Don’t Look, Think, or Vote Like You Do
When you limit your social circles, you limit your opportunities to grow.
Art Advocates
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our October issue).
Gleanings: October 2016
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our October issue).
Manga Mania
The Japanese Bible series has sold more than the Jesus Storybook Bible. So why is it not taking off in Japan?
Jimmy Carter: Pursuing an Arc of Reconciliation
The former president has a new hope for racial justice—starting with the church.
The New Baptist Covenant: Will It Work?
Jimmy Carter's attempt to unite Baptists may be a bridge too far for some.
The Future of the Church Is Analog, Not Digital
New communications technology lets us preach to millions. It’s time to unplug most of it.
The CallingEpisode 23|41min
Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's SolutionsFor this "solutionary," white evangelicalism only gets us so far.
How Uncensored Storytelling Helped Cincinnati Churchgoers to See Their Real Neighbors
What started as a pastor's unorthodox 'community outreach' is now bringing strangers together in the name of narrative.
How Methodists Invented Your Kid's Grape Juice Sugar High
The weird story behind the church's go-to communion wine substitute.
Stop Snacking on ‘Scripture McNuggets’
A Bible expert diagnoses the bad habits that keep us from feasting on God’s Word.
Top Story April 24, 2024
After lobbying from fellow Southern Baptists and Christians affected by the war, the House speaker moves a package forward.
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