Church Life+Ministry

My Encounter with Ken Ham's Giant Ark
A four-hour visit to the massive replica of Noah's boat left me with a flood of questions.
Switching Churches? Your Exit Doesn't Have to Be Messy
You can still bless others by the space you leave behind.
Russia's Ban on Evangelism Is Now in Effect
But how strictly will it be enforced?
The Best Way for Churches to 'Capitalize' on Pokémon Go? Play It
What we miss by turning the gaming phenomenon into a recruitment tool.
Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Famous Chinese Evangelist Span 24 Years
New GRACE report examines student’s claim against Yuan Zhiming in wake of accusation by Chai Ling.
How Perry Noble's Alcohol Firing by NewSpring Compares to Other Churches
Stats suggest a substantial number of pastors struggle with addiction, but are split on what to do about it.
How to Survive the Sermon When Your Pastor Goes Off-Script
Brace yourself. Improv is coming.
Feasting and Fellowship in the Age of Food Allergies
Eating can be a source of fellowship—but in a fallen and allergy-ridden world, it can also present challenges.
The Lord's Supper Is a Rehearsal Dinner
When we partake in communion, we're practicing for something big.
The Church Usher's Vital Priestly Role
How the keepers of God's house show us his welcome.
Emojis Reveal How Minorities Tweet the Bible Differently
Here are the Top 10 verses shared on Twitter with darker vs. lighter skin tones.
I Found Purpose at the End of My Pastorate
Moving on doesn't have to mean leaving ministry behind.
The Church at Its Racial Turning Point
Five ways forward after the recent tragic events.
What Do You Preach After a Week Like This?
Reactions from 10 pastors close to the recent shootings in Dallas, Baton Rouge, and Falcon Heights.
The (Outrageous, Excessive) Body of Christ
It's everywhere—even in a chance encounter with a crumb of communion bread.
Russia's Newest Law: No Evangelizing Outside of Church
(UPDATE) Putin signs new restrictions that limit where and how Christians share the gospel.
The CallingEpisode 12|47min
How Missing the Rapture Turned Me into a Pastor
Capitol Hill church planter Dan Claire on why getting 'left behind' was just the call he needed.
ChristianMingle Lawsuit Forces Site to Add Options for Gay Daters
For the first time in 11 years, same-sex couples can find “God’s match for you” on the site.
Bible Study Meets Crafting: The Bible Journaling Craze
What this artsy trend among Christian women shows us about offline spirituality.
Come Out of Your Gender-Role Foxholes
How men and women can have better conversations about leadership, love, and life together.

Top Story May 3, 2024

‘Wildcat’ Is as Unsettling as Flannery O’Connor Would Have Wanted
‘Wildcat’ Is as Unsettling as Flannery O’Connor Would Have Wanted
Ethan Hawke has made a movie as scandalous as one of the writer’s short stories.

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