D. L. Mayfield recommends the best books for learning to love and serve those around you.

When we boast in our weaknesses, we let go of impossible expectations. And invite others to do the same.

Surveys show wide range of American views.

Medical missions and market dynamics lead to millions of believers in the Arabian Peninsula.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Benny Hinn contest with Coral Ridge and Crystal Cathedral for cash.

Even followers of Jesus fall prey to our culture’s assumptions about sex.

Don’t let power plays manipulate young friendships.

The public-policy leader for the largest US Protestant denomination isn’t worried over Christians’ loss of power. He says it might just be the best thing to happen to them.

The Bible's teaching about returning fallen ministers to the pulpit.

Why some multiethnic churches don’t mandate diversity at gatherings.

The church has the chance to learn from our immigrant neighbors.

How 1,500 ministers feel about their past pulpits and current churches.

David Platt: International Mission Board overspent $210 million over last 6 years.

More students are choosing schools for geographical convenience rather than theological affinity, says seminary president.

A teacher's plea for the church to give the gift of literacy.

I thought starting a nonprofit was hard. Then I had a baby.

Why city-loving Christians are wrong to sneer.

Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our September issue).

A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our September issue).