Church Life+Ministry

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.
Churches Challenge Nigeria Forcing Pastors to Retire
New law requiring resignation after age 70 or 20 years in pulpit would affect 90 percent of evangelical pastors.
How Black and White Christians Do Discipleship Differently
Survey: African Americans value spiritual formation in community, while whites prefer the opposite.
16 Scholars, Authors, and Celebs Evangelicals Lost in 2016
Remembering Thomas Oden, Peter Wagner, Cliff Barrows, Gordon Lewis, and others.
The Two Worlds of a Nigerian Christian Novelist
How Chigozie Obioma’s writing draws on Western and African expressions of faith.
The CallingEpisode 36|39min
Love of Literature Feeds Karen Swallow Prior's Faith
Why the Liberty University English professor believes the church still needs the classics.

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SBC Membership Falls to 47-Year Low, But Church Involvement Is Up
SBC Membership Falls to 47-Year Low, But Church Involvement Is Up
Amid the continued declines, Southern Baptists are celebrating back-to-back years of growth in worship attendance and baptism.

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