Church Life+Ministry
Should Your Favorite Ministry Become a ‘Church’?
Why more parachurch groups are telling the US government they’re not like other nonprofits.
The Title IX Lives of Christian Colleges
Why CCCU schools are split on claiming one of their legal rights.
Gleanings: December 2016
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our December issue).
My Missionary Great-Grandfather Led Me to Christ
But only after I went to Japan in search of his life story.
The Grace of Church Discipline
We do no one any favors if we ignore or downplay core beliefs.
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My Home Has ‘Murder’ in Its Name
How Russell Jeung met Jesus among the Southeast Asian gangs of Oakland.
Jesus Wants an Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner
Why extending the table involves an uncomfortable hospitality.
History Shows Us Why Being Evangelical Matters
Evangelicalism yesterday helps us embrace the label today.
In Memory: The Man Who Brought Harmony to Billy Graham’s Ministry
Music director Cliff Barrows served for decades with a peaceful spirit and joyful song.
The Challenge of Defending the Faith in the Inner City
Traditional apologetics has struggled to address the theological issues of my urban community.
The Bigger Story Behind Jen Hatmaker
The benefits and challenges of women’s ministry in the age of bestsellers, viral blog posts, and inspirational conferences.
The Softball Tournament That's Bringing New Churches to Paraguay
How two families turned a congregational pastime into a lifeline for overseas church planters.
The CallingEpisode 30|38min
The Ambassador's Long Road to RebuildingWhen a crossed boundary put his ministry in jeopardy, the holy hip-hopper knew bouncing back wouldn't be easy.
The Remarkable Mr. Graham
The evangelist (and CT founder) is 98 today. An historian examines the way he shaped the church and the world.
God Bless Geeky Women
Being a female Christian in tech places you in the double minority.
A Farewell to Michelle Obama
No matter where you stand politically, the First Lady has something to offer the church.
The CallingEpisode 29|48min
Why Wendy Alsup Wants Laywomen to Be TheologiansThe blogger and teacher reflects on our common thirst for the knowledge of God.
How a Farm-to-Table Restaurant Evolved into a Homegrown Church
Bi-vocational ministers are common—but what's it like to have a bi-vocational congregation?
Top Story April 30, 2024
A late historian explores how crusade hymns told both the classic story of gospel salvation and the evolving story of evangelical worship music.
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