Church Life+Ministry

The Craziest Statistic You'll Read About North American Missions
An astonishing number of non-Christians in the U.S. and Canada don't know any Christians. Here's why.
A Middleman for Change in Miami
Meet the go-to couple in South Florida for social justice work.
Does Where We Worship Matter?
What I learned from my church culture shock.
Struggling on the Streets
My glimpse into the hopes, anxieties, and regrets of the homeless in Harvard Square.
Why We Call God 'Father'
Christians have good reasons to resist gender-neutral alternatives.
How I Responded to India's Rape Epidemic
I never acted on my angry reaction to news stories. Until Nirbhaya was killed.
The Debbie Downers of Christianity
In a culture of constant discontentment, we struggle to realize that Christ is enough.
What the 'Six Types of Atheists' Mean for Christian Outreach
A new study highlights important differences between nonbelievers. But they have many things in common, too.
¡Vivan Los Evangelicos! (a CT classic)
Hispanics are not only spicing up U.S. culture, they are fueling the greatest growth in the North American church.
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The Church Welcome: This Time, With Feeling
It's our job to create the friendly, open atmosphere of heaven… or at least Disney.
The Myth of the Perfect Millennial Church
After searching high and low, this generation ends up just as lost as most of us once were.
Not All Hispanics Eat Tacos
The 20 different Latin American nationalities represented in el Norte have significant differences in food, slang, values, and immigration history.
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Generation Gap
Hispanic and white churches together must face the growing gulf between first- and later-generation Hispanics.
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Blindsided by God … But Never Betrayed
How setbacks in my life revealed the Lord's true character.
Even Jesus Didn't Live Like a Christian Celebrity
Our defenses of Christian fame fall flat when we look at the ministry of Christ.
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The Spirit Sweeps Over Bali
Charismatic churches surge in growth amid a devout—and sometimes violent—Hindu majority.
How Should Churches and Seminaries Respond to Immigrant Pastors Who Minister in the US Illegally?
Three views on foreign-born preachers in the pulpit.
'Don't Give Up on Japan'
Post-disaster, Tokyo pastor Jonathan Wilson urges ‘outward-looking’ missions in reaching Japanese for Christ.
Has Foodie Culture Forgotten the Poor?
In my hometown of Richmond, I long for a truly great food scene that blesses the privileged and under-privileged alike.
The Invisible Generation
Youth-focused Christianity may be sidelining the gifts of older women.

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Luci Shaw Wants to Open the Windows
Luci Shaw Wants to Open the Windows
In Reversing Entropy, the 95-year-old poet looks lovingly at creation.

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