Church Life+Ministry

Nontraditional Believers Recover Christian Community
Renewal in the post-war Balkans comes from outside the God box.
Methodists Uphold Policy that Calls Homosexuality ‘Incompatible with Christian Teaching’
Delegates left key votes on gay clergy and same-sex marriage to Friday
United Methodists Vote to End Guaranteed Clergy Appointments
Clergy appointments have been guaranteed since the 1950s.
Subversive Kingdom
Living as agents of gospel transformation.
Both Chastity and Contraception: A Sacred Compromise
Churches discussing contraception with singles isn't about giving up. It's about being in a relationship with them.
Discipling the Eyes Through Art in Worship
The visual arts can play a powerful role in worship—if we look closely enough.
Migrant Ministries: European Churches Revitalized by Asian Diaspora
Churches are filling with both immigrants and locals drawn to new worship styles.
Why Churches Shouldn't Push Contraceptives to Their Singles
Reducing abortion is a noble and urgent goal. This is the wrong way to do it.
Evangelical Leader Chuck Colson Dead at 80
The infamous convicted Nixon adviser became famous for prison reform, evangelical-Catholic dialogue, and his Christian worldview.
Richard Land's Comments On Trayvon Martin Investigated By SBC
President of Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission accused of plagiarism, setting back racial reconciliation efforts.
Andrew Sullivan Says Forget the Church. That's Like Saying Forget Grace.
Why Christianity is a many splendored thing
Q & A: Ross Douthat on Rooting Out Bad Religion
Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.
How Pastors' Ponzis Affect Our Gospel Witness
A rash of pastor-endorsed fraud taints our gospel witness
You Don't Have to Quit to Find Life-Giving Work
Even if you don't like your job, you have a calling to serve God and others.
Google Brings Churches Back into Nonprofit Program
Company quietly changes year-old guidelines.
Creative Discipleship: Meet Richmond's Christians
Five Richmonders who transcend their city's cultural Christianity in unlikely ways.
Michael Patton Brews a Potent Theology
The founder of Credo House Ministries teaches theology over a cup of joe.
The Perception Obstacle for Women Pursuing Leadership in Evangelical Workplaces
New research points to challenges female leaders face.
The Heart of Christian Life: Pillars of Hospitality
How to strengthen communities that welcome strangers.
Report: Church Giving Dropped $1.2 Billion in 2010 Recession
Drop was three times as large as the previous year's.

Top Story April 25, 2024

Mike Johnson Defies GOP to Heed Evangelical Pleas for Ukraine Aid
Mike Johnson Defies GOP to Heed Evangelical Pleas for Ukraine Aid
After lobbying from fellow Southern Baptists and Christians affected by the war, the House speaker moves a package forward.

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