Church Life+Ministry
Three Interesting Decisions Made Today by Southern Baptist Leaders
Apart from Calvinism, annual meeting also weighs in on Boy Scouts, mental health, and child sex abuse.
Egypt Finally Permits Another Church Building (But 149 More Still Pending)
Why did President Mohamed Morsi choose to approve his first church permit now?
Despite Census Decline, British Evangelicals Are Surprisingly Optimistic
Christianity may be losing U.K. adherents 50% faster than expected, but new survey finds vast majority of evangelicals expect their local churches to grow.
Tennessee Pastor Accused of Plotting to Kill Wife on Honduran Mission Trip
A local church leader and his one-time girlfriend are both charged with murder conspiracy after procuring poison.
Lutherans-Only Insurance Company Will Now Serve All Christians
Thrivent Financial drops denominational boundaries for first time in its 111-year history.
The Despair of Dead Ends
Like St. John of the Cross, we wait expectantly in the darkness.
Our Unhealthy Obsession with Pastors
A truncated view of ministry actually discourages women’s involvement.
A California Climber Takes Up the Trafficking Fight
Betty Ann Boeving thinks the key to ending trafficking is to focus locally.
Is Robert Griffin III the New Tim Tebow?
The expectations and idolatry of Christian celebrity culture.
They Will Know Us By Our Angry Blogs
It’s time for Christians to tone down the controversy and show some love.
Barely 4 in 10 MDivs Plan To Pastor Full-Time
Seminary grads who expect to pursue full-time ministry careers are down 10 percent over the past decade.
After Turning Theological, Christian Hip-Hop Turns Critical
What Shai Linne's takedown of Joyce Meyers suggests about Reformed rap.
Chased by Grace
After fleeing her own broken life, Sarah Thebarge learned to see God's image in her refugee neighbors.
How the 'Faith-Based FEMA' Are Helping Moore Move On
As President Obama pledges recovery, Christian volunteers aid Oklahoma tornado victims based on what each denomination does best.
A Teacher Who Transcends the Job Description
When other educators left for better salaries, Thom Olmstead chose to stay for his students.
Boy Scouts' Membership Change May Grow Christian Youth Clubs
Alternative organizations saw rising interest amid debate.
Top Story April 28, 2024
India Says It Has a Border Crisis. Christians Say the Solution Will Divide Them.The government plans to close its porous border with Myanmar to boost security, separating ethnic groups that straddle the boundary.
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