Church Life+Ministry

Why Google and BuzzFeed Need the Church
When big corporations make big moral decisions, where is the church’s voice?
The Sacred Ritual of Coffee Prep
Grind, boil, brew, pour—and praise.
Timehop Helps Me See God’s Providence
How a social media app reminds me of God’s faithfulness in my life.
Awkward Church Stock Photos: Church Is More Metal Than You'll Ever Be
Fun sanctuary décor idea: human bones. Mountains of them. Everywhere.
Gordon Lewis: Irenic Apologist
Remembering one of the great early evangelical philosophers.
Is Understanding Trump's Appeal My Pastoral Calling?
How a trip to the polls revealed my spiritual blind spot.
How Grandparenting Redeemed Our Family
This Father’s Day, I celebrate my parents’ choice to move close to my kids.
As SBC Backs Refugee Resettlement, World Relief Leader Resigns
Southern Baptists vote to encourage compassion, while Stephan Bauman reveals next move.
Evenly Split, Southern Baptists Pick President after Candidate Quits
J. D. Greear withdraws from unusually tight SBC election, making Steve Gaines the next leader.
The CallingEpisode 9|39min
Why Leroy Barber Lets Ministries Go
After jump-starting over a dozen organizations, he knows when he's reached the edge of his calling.
Southern Baptists Repudiate the Confederate Flag
(UPDATED) SBC is first of three evangelical groups seeking racial unity after Ferguson and Charleston.
What My Church Gained—and Lost—When We Stopped Renting
I never thought I'd miss it . . .
My Marriage to an Undocumented Immigrant
I lived with the threat of my husband’s deportation. Here’s what I learned about immigration.
Amid ‘Evangelism Crisis,’ Southern Baptists Bring In $400 Million More
While the No. 1 evangelical denomination reports the highs and lows of 2015, America's No. 3 reports just highs.
Being a Pro-Life Church Is Messier Than You Think
Author and advocate Shannon Dingle on serving adoptive, foster, and special needs families.
How to Keep Your Friends When Life Happens
Busy moms, long-distance besties, workaholics: There’s hope for you.
Why I'm Envious of the Church in Marvel's 'Daredevil'
No, it's not the new coffee maker.
The CallingEpisode 8|46min
J.D. Greear and the Long Obedience of Waiting
When you're stuck in a holding pattern, can you still heed God's call?
The Ministry of Growing a Forgotten Flower
'That is why it was grown—to be small and extravagant.'
AMC's 'Preacher' Is Violent, Vulgar—and Surprisingly Churchy. Is It Redeemable?
Our review of the dark comedy's pilot episode.

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‘Wildcat’ Is as Unsettling as Flannery O’Connor Would Have Wanted
‘Wildcat’ Is as Unsettling as Flannery O’Connor Would Have Wanted
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