Church Life+Ministry
The Black Church: A Necessary Refuge
I learned at age five that many US churches are unsafe for black people.
Tough Love for the Black Church
Thabiti Anyabwile, a Reformed pastor in Washington, D.C., offers celebration, critique, and hope for revival.
How the Dating Scene Became Stacked Against Women
Stats confirm what we knew all along: There aren't enough single men.
The Look of Everyday Kindness
What it took for Miss Bobbie Wright to have her first vacation in 67 years.
Farewell to the Missionary Hero
How candid confessions of failure and frustration found their way into stories from the field.
My Top 5 Books for Becoming a Better Neighbor
D. L. Mayfield recommends the best books for learning to love and serve those around you.
Proclaiming Freedom to the Pinners
When we boast in our weaknesses, we let go of impossible expectations. And invite others to do the same.
It's Sunday Morning. Where Should Your Cell Phone Be?
Surveys show wide range of American views.
Why Christianity Is Surging in the Heart of Islam
Medical missions and market dynamics lead to millions of believers in the Arabian Peninsula.
Televangelist Royalties Harder to Split Than Baby by Solomon
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Benny Hinn contest with Coral Ridge and Crystal Cathedral for cash.
We All Need Sexual Healing
Even followers of Jesus fall prey to our culture’s assumptions about sex.
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Save the Drama: Raising Girls Who Speak Truth
Don’t let power plays manipulate young friendships.
Russell Moore Wants to Keep Christianity Weird
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.
Should Adulterous Pastors Be Restored?
The Bible's teaching about returning fallen ministers to the pulpit.
My Small Group Looks Like Me
Why some multiethnic churches don’t mandate diversity at gatherings.
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The Latino Protestants In Our Backyards
The church has the chance to learn from our immigrant neighbors.
The One Percent: Why So Few Pastors Quit A 'Brutal Job'
How 1,500 ministers feel about their past pulpits and current churches.
Southern Baptists Will Cut 600 to 800 Missionaries and Staff
David Platt: International Mission Board overspent $210 million over last 6 years.
A New School Year Starts, and Many Seminarians Are Staying Put
More students are choosing schools for geographical convenience rather than theological affinity, says seminary president.
America’s Reading Crisis Is Much Worse Than You Think
A teacher's plea for the church to give the gift of literacy.
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