Church Life+Ministry
The Local Church Isn't Going Anywhere
Here's to stale coffee, hymn sings, and the next two thousand years.
Turkey Releases US Street Evangelist Facing Deportation
Missionary David Byle works with successful Bible correspondence course in Muslim-majority nation.
Darrin Patrick Removed from Acts 29 Megachurch for ‘Historical Pattern of Sin’
Investigation by The Journey found ‘pastoral misconduct’ in several areas of his life.
From Convict to Calling
Danny Duchene found Jesus in jail. Now, he's a pastor at Saddleback Church.
"You're Going to Die," and 22 Other Small Group Icebreakers
Reinvigorate your Bible study—and expose its total depravity!
Your Calling Isn’t Just Between You and God
How community discernment can help women recognize their gifts.
Loving My Labyrinthine Church
Our tangled building tells an evolving story.
Put Down the Church Attendance Scorecard
Shame and peer pressure don’t lead to healthy discipleship.
Innovative Church Practices, Inspired by Stock Photos: The Bible Sniffer
Your pew Bibles should always smell, like, super good.
The Church’s Law-Grace Throwdown: 300 Years and Going Strong
A group of 18th-century Scottish churchmen fought bitterly over the right teaching. How we can we avoid veering toward their extremes?
We Need Mentors in Our Spiritual Lives, Too
Diverse relationships within the church help teach and train.
Why International Adoptions by Americans Have Hit a 35-Year Low
Most of the decline comes from three countries.
Here Is the Church, but Where Is the Steeple?
How those transcendent spires fell out of cultural favor, and why it's time to bring them back.
How Do We Understand Blessing in a #Blessed Era?
Our social media mocking hasn’t gotten us closer to what it really means to live in God’s favor.
Wayne Jolley Dies as Dozens Leave The Gathering
Founder of cult-like group in Franklin, Tennessee, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.
Should More US Churches Host Mandarin-Language Services?
China has overtaken Mexico as the No. 1 sender of legal immigrants to America.
My Son’s Autism Changed Everything—Even Our Church
I came to see special needs families as an unreached people group.
Q+A: Darlene Zschech, the ‘Mama Bear’ of Worship Music
The former Hillsong leader talks about the industry 20 years after ‘Shout to the Lord’
When I Didn’t Love My Adopted Child
After welcoming our new daughter, I saw my sin more clearly than ever before.
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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