Church Life+Ministry

Passion, Revisited: Remembering When I Was Radical for Christ
How can we stay ‘sold out’ for our faith?
More Women Sue Bill Gothard and IBLP, Alleging Sexual Abuse
Amended lawsuit increases severity of allegations. IBLP welcomes the court process.
Noteworthy Deaths of 2015: Elisabeth Elliot, Robert Schuller, Andrae Crouch, and More
Here are the Christian leaders lost last year that CT readers mourned most.
When Planned Parenthood Praised Ed Dobson
The unlikely friendships the former Religious Right leader built while serving AIDS victims.
How Patriotic Church Services Misunderstand the Military
They sing anthems that reverence God and country, but speak little of the lived experiences of veterans.
‘Racial Indifference Is Not Hate… but It Is Not Love, Either’
Why it matters that our organizations proclaim Black Lives Matter
Made in China: The Next Mass Missionary Movement
Chinese Christians plan to send 20,000 missionaries by 2030.
Ed Cash Leaves the Gathering, Citing ‘Troubling Allegations’
Departure comes after the cult-like group’s founder, Wayne Jolley, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.
Does Your Church’s Worship Need a Multicultural Makeover?
Why local congregations should embrace the music and prayers of other church traditions.
Why #BlackLivesMatter Needs the Church
The fight for racial justice in America can't succeed without a God-centered vision.
What’s So Dangerous About Grace?
Biblical scholar John Barclay explains why Paul shocked his religious peers—and reminds us how radical the gospel really is.
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Christian Culture Is Better Than We Imagine
Let's not forget the church's long legacy of creativity and excellence.
A Christian College Brings Contemporary Art to Chapel
Hand-blown glass and color combine in Peter Brandes's striking glass windows.
The Pro-Life Call to Remember our ‘Old Acquaintance’
Seeing the aged as a blessing rather than a burden.
Five Poverty Busters You Should Know
Why? Because research shows they are making a real difference.
How It Became So Easy to Ignore the Poor
Growing income inequality and economic segregation have insulated our privilege.
Dispatches from the Wondrous, Terrifying World of Bible Scholarship
Why studying Scripture professionally can bring great joy—but also great pain.
The Top 20 Most-Read Christianity Today Articles of 2015
The Supreme Court decision, C. S. Lewis' secret life, loving my sister-brother, and more.
Let Christmas Be Complicated
We often overlook the tragic backdrop to Jesus' birth.
Why Are Christian Guys Silent About Abstinence?
When we don’t talk about male virginity, we imply that it’s not important.

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The Basketball Team Created to Represent God
The Basketball Team Created to Represent God
The Dallas Mavericks were intended to be the first Christian team in the NBA.

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