Church Life+Ministry

You Were Made for More Than Safety
But Owen Strachan’s summons to risky living isn’t just another entry in the “radical” genre.
Let's Not Bully Kids Into Belief
Sorry Glenn Beck, Christian children need room to grow.
How Churches Can Help Without Hurting After Super Typhoon Haiyan
Rule #1: Don't jump into action before you know the needs on the ground.
We Can Agree to Disagree on Women's Ordination
Bridging the battle lines of the female clergy debate.
The Real Complexities of the Simple Life
Amid romanticized portrayals of Anabaptists, 'Blush' doesn’t skip over the tradition’s true convictions.
Fellow Christians: I'm Rich and I'm Sorry
The church needs a more open conversation about wealth and stewardship—and not just for pastors.
Sharing the Gospel with Witches—Real Ones
In the Halloween-crazed Salem, Massachusetts, Christians befriend spiritual seekers of all kinds.
Making Ourselves the Strangers
For the sake of reconciliation, Christians might seek out the experience of being a minority.
All You Need to Know About Prince George and the Jordan
The royal baby sparks some theological (and ecological) discussion.
Flooded by a Storm, Then by Grace
The superstorm almost destroyed our home. What happened afterward shocked me.
How Church Unity Overcame Hurricane Sandy
A look at Staten Island one year after the storm.
Lamenting My Prejudice Against Beautiful Women
When did I absorb the belief that being feminine means being shallow?
Our Love-Hate Relationship With Christian Art
Despite our faith's rich artistic history, we wrongly trash-talk Christian works.
11 Christian Book Promotions Gone Horribly Wrong
(Fake) tweets inspired by Mark Driscoll's behavior at the Strange Fire conference.
Would You Move After a Shooting On Your Front Lawn?
How we came to answer the question in Memphis.
Why Don't We Recognize God's Gift of Diversity?
Christena Cleveland examines the cultural differences that frustrate the quest for Christian unity.
What Would Jesus Wrangle?
Is Your Faith Slipping into Maintenance Mode?
Maybe you're not crashing and burning. But it's dangerous to stay stuck in neutral.
Why Apologetics Is Different—and Working—In the Hood
Detroit pastor Christopher Brooks says apologetics in urban settings must be both intellectual and 'soul-ish.'
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Duct-Tape Disciples
What really sticks when leading a friend to Christ.

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