Church Life+Ministry

Singapore Convicts Megachurch Leaders of Fraudulently Funding Evangelism
During Sunday service, pastor apologizes after court rejects how building funds were diverted to wife's pop music career.
Listen Up if You Want to Be More Like Jesus
How we imitate Christ by practicing the art of listening.
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Crisis Averted: Christian Colleges Avoid Split over Same-Sex Marriage
Eastern Mennonite U and Goshen College leave CCCU, rather than cause more dissension.
John Danforth: I'm Not Absolutely Right, and You're Not Absolutely Wrong
The former senator and United Nations ambassador says religious people should be the leading voices for political compromise.
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Gleanings: November 2015
Important developments in the church and the world.
Tiny Homes with a Heart
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our November issue).
Will Success Spoil Cuba’s Revival?
With relaxed travel rules, Cuban leaders wonder whether Americans will dampen their churches’ zeal.
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My Top 5 Works of Religious Satire
From Screwtape to Swift, Terry Lindvall recommends books that tickle the funny bone—and prick the conscience.
Not What You See on TV
Why we have hope for the church in a rapidly changing culture.
Reply All
Readers respond to the September issue via letters, tweets, and blogs.
The Hole in Our Servant Leadership
If you don’t have to relinquish some power, then it’s not really it.
A Church Welcome for the Tired, the Poor
How the refugee crisis makes for a beautiful gospel witness.
The Southern Baptist S(p)ending Crunch
The missions agency of the largest US Protestant denomination faces a $21 million deficit. Could it spell the end of the full-time missionary?
Preaching That Unleashes the Bible’s Power
Why expository sermons should make up your church’s main diet.
Chuck Colson Was Not a Culture Warrior
And anyway, he stopped “winning” his battles a long time ago.
Are Smartphones Making Christianity Too Convenient?
When there’s an app for everything, practicing my faith doesn’t feel like a sacrifice.
Not Just Jobs, Not Just Bibles: The Future of Fighting Extreme Poverty
After a generation of massive global progress, aid and mission efforts are pointing the same direction.
When Churches Get Burnt by the Offering
Should ministries return stolen donations?
Burning Black Churches Rekindle Old Fears
(UPDATED) Arson suspected in spate of six St. Louis church fires in nine days.
What I Learned From Being a Vegas Call Girl
Hookers for Jesus founder: Lamar Odom news is just a glimpse at the industry's brokenness.

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