Church Life+Ministry

Researchers Reveal Recent Shifts Among American Megachurches
Fewer seats, more Communion among findings by Leadership Network and Hartford Institute.
Should Christians Give Money to Ministries Deep in Debt?
Experts weigh giving to insolvent faith-based organizations.
The Secret Ingredient of Our Poverty Relief
Economists are showing that one attitude makes a statistical difference in developing nations.
The Divine Rise of Multilevel Marketing
Behind the $34 billion industry making its way to your church.
Noonday Collection: Where Fashion Statement Meets Mission Statement
One of the fastest-growing companies in the country supports global artisans and funds Christian adoptions.
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How 1,000 Women Who Aborted Feel About the Local Church
Survey: Two in three evangelicals were attending monthly or more at the time of their first abortion.
Monotony Is the Spice of Life
An excerpt from "40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife."
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I Came to Christ at a Church That Loves Refugees
When my mother and aunties fled to America, God was their Deliverer. They just didn’t know it yet.
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Responses to our October issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.
Created to Do Good Work
In praise of magenta-colored industry.
Hating the Way Jesus Hates
Why more believers need the courage to get angry at sin.
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True Love Consents: Why Teach Christian Youth about Boundaries
“No means no” matters at every stage.
What Is an Evangelical? Four Questions Offer New Definition
NAE and LifeWay Research say belief should trump politics on surveys.
Evangelicals Lag Behind Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses on Church Involvement
Pew ranks 22 denominations by attendance and membership.
Christians Debate State Bans on Syrian Refugees after Paris Attacks
World Relief disagrees with half of US governors and Franklin Graham.
No More All-White Conference Lineups
#SpeakersofColor share their tips for ensuring diversity.
A Psychologist Faces Her Own Anxiety
How a therapist who knew it all is learning to let it go.
How to Help Those in Need (Without Treating Them Like Beggars)
Robert Lupton shares strategies to lift people out of poverty for the long haul.
This Veterans Day, Meet the Soldiers of Church History
Did you know the holiday was originally named after a French bishop?
Christian Community Doesn’t Require Our Blind Trust
Discernment and judgment must come first.

Top Story April 19, 2024

Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
The Grammy-winning artist was found dead at her home in Nashville at age 47.

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