Church Life+Ministry

Is Robert Griffin III the New Tim Tebow?
The expectations and idolatry of Christian celebrity culture.
Our Francis, Too
Why we can enthusiastically join arms with the Catholic leader.
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.
Too Girly To Lead?
God cares more about our gifts than our gender.
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.
Flipping the 40-Minute Sermon
Should church teaching evolve in the digital age?
Building Peace in the Heart of Darkness
Local Congolese Christians nurture new efforts to end chronic violence as UN adds new brigade.
God Among the Roma
Dreams, visions, and healings spur new disciples among the 10-12 million Roma in Europe.
The Seminary Gender Gap
Why we should be concerned that women remain outnumbered in theological education.
The Real Value of Sex
Examining the lies that sex is worth nothing or sex is worth everything.
Onward, Christian Couple
How marriages can survive deployment—with some help from the church.
Suburbia Needs Jesus, Too
A woman’s take on the New Radicals.
Two Urban Manifestos for Evangelical Christians
Two new books locate Christians' presence in cities, but only one of them actually engages the city.
As Appeal Is Announced in Sovereign Grace Case, Joshua Harris Says He Was Abused As A Child
“Please go to the police. Please get help,” he tells fellow victims.
Methodists May Discourage Those Over 45 from Becoming Pastors
Texas Conference of United Methodists is proposing new age guidelines that encourage recruiting younger clergy.

Top Story May 19, 2024

The Miracle of the Ear
The Miracle of the Ear
Speech was not God’s only miracle at Pentecost. The Spirit also gave the gift of understanding, overcoming division and contempt.

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