Church Life+Ministry

Southern Africans Set to Test Anglican Ban on Same-Sex Unions
The province is scheduled to vote on gay clergy and blessing civil unions.
Why I’m Not a World-Changer
In my middle-age years, I’ve traded revolution for good old-fashioned faithfulness.
The CallingEpisode 18|41min
Shauna Niequist's Recipe for a Hospitable Church
Why the author, speaker, and snack-serving guru thinks a warm welcome can save the world.
Am I Humble Enough to Learn from Millennials?
Learning from my elders is easy. Learning from those younger than me—not so much.
After Gas Station Break-In, Churchgoers Rally to the Pumps
How a Georgia church helped save a burglary victim's business just by filling their tanks.
Losing Myself
Becoming “Mom” stirred up a difficult question: Who am I . . . really?
How Celebrate Recovery Helped Evangelicals Open Up About Addiction
Over 25 years, the program has made churches a safer space for recovery.
Confessions of a Sixth-Grade Youth Group Rock God
What I gleaned from my brief flirtation with praise-and-worship stardom.
How Moving to Kenya Made Me a Less Fearful Parent
Things shifted when I noticed my preschooler handles daily life in Africa better than I do.
The CallingEpisode 17|40min
Your Church's Story Doesn't Need a Happy Ending
How making documentaries helped Brent Gudgel embrace irresolution.
Texas Pastor: Payday Loan Reform Isn't a Distraction. It's a Christian Duty
Here's how your church can make it happen.
Exclusive Video Premiere: Churches Take on the Billion-Dollar Industry Making the Poor Poorer
When the state government did nothing, Texas churches stepped up to fight for change in their local communities.
The Second Life of the Man Who Wouldn’t Run on Sunday
How Eric Liddell, the hero of 'Chariots of Fire,' laid aside Olympic glory for the missions field.
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Clergy Working Fewer Hours, Getting Paid More
Counting the cost is getting easier.
For TV’s Gaffigans, Church Is a ‘Miracle’ On-Screen and Off
Writer, producer, and mother of five Jeannie Gaffigan on how faith feeds her family's comedic calling.
For Black Women, Looking Tough Takes a Toll
Emotional strength can only hide heartbreak for so long, says pyschologist and theologian Chanequa Walker-Barnes
How a Chicago Pastor Helped Rival Gangs Make Peace
After a neighborhood shooting left a toddler paralyzed, Corey Brooks knew it was time for the church to take action.
Our Priorities Are Off When Family Is More Important Than Church
Jesus' focus was on the family of God, not the biological family.
What I Needed From the Church During My Depression
3 ways our communities can support mental health.
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Why Our Hip-Hop Loving Church Doesn't Worship to Kanye
Rapper, poet, and pastor "Urban D." on the hidden cost of copying culture—instead of creating it.

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