Church Life+Ministry

The Softer Face of Calvinism
Reformed theology is more irenic and diverse than you think, says theologian Oliver Crisp.
Confession Leads to Reconciliation Leads to Community
An interview with Mae Elise Cannon and Soong-Chan Rah about their new book, Forgive Us.
Why Do We Still Need Women’s Conferences?
Q cofounder explains the purpose behind gathering as women.
A Word Can Be Worth a Thousand Pictures
Why the pulpit—and not the screen—still belongs at the center of our churches.
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My Immigration Status: Beloved
In Christ I am more than the ‘crime’ I committed at age 5.
The Pastor’s Wife Effect
Pastors' wives don’t need reverence. They need friendship.
Seeing the Unseen
What picture of the future has God tattooed on your heart?
Was Driscoll's Board a Problem?
Outside Insight: Some say it’s the new norm. Others don’t consider it biblical.
How Boko Haram's Murders and Kidnappings Are Changing Nigeria's Churches
Leading Nigerian evangelical says Christians won’t abandon the North.
What the Church Should Look Like
That's what I'd like to help us think about in this blog.
Instead of Building Your Platform, Build Your Character
Three Practices to Grow as a Leader.
Pastor, Five Signs We're in Danger
Simple steps we can take to guard our hearts.
I was Going to Commit Suicide, but…
An invitation to a friend may save a life.
Seven Things Every Church Planter Must Know
Preparing for the adventure of a lifetime.
Don't Declaw the Lion
Have we commercialized the Gospel, reducing its effectiveness?
Mark Driscoll Resigns from Mars Hill
"I do not want to be the source of anything that might detract from our church’s mission."
Why It's Hard to Learn from African Christians
New research spotlights what the continent’s believers (and those worldwide) are missing.
Have We Told You How Pretty You Look Today?
How our instinct to praise each others’ looks might fuel an image-obsessed culture.
The Boomerang Effect
The generation of the 'silent exodus' has now started coming back.
The Many Models of the Asian American Church
Once largely monocultural, Asian Americans' churches are now as diverse as the country they call home.

Top Story May 8, 2024

Digital Lectors for a Postliterate Age
Digital Lectors for a Postliterate Age
Postliterate people still need God’s Word, and online Bible ventures have found eager listeners.

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