Church Life+Ministry

Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico?
Observers weigh in.
Church Sues Former Member for Online Criticisms
Oregon woman's blog alleges her former church commits spiritual abuse.
Sovereign Grace Ministries Relocating Headquarters to Kentucky
Ministry cites the economy as main factor in the decision; critic cites conflict over leader C. J. Mahaney.
Forced Out: Pastors' Fight and Flight
Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.
Church Held Liable for Youth Minister’s Deadly Decision
A 2009 accident left a 13-year-old boy dead after a youth minister let him drive.
Methodists Reach Across Historic Racial Boundaries with Communion Pact
Pact unites largely white United Methodist Church with five historically black denominations.
Nontraditional Believers Recover Christian Community
Renewal in the post-war Balkans comes from outside the God box.
Methodists Uphold Policy that Calls Homosexuality ‘Incompatible with Christian Teaching’
Delegates left key votes on gay clergy and same-sex marriage to Friday
United Methodists Vote to End Guaranteed Clergy Appointments
Clergy appointments have been guaranteed since the 1950s.
Subversive Kingdom
Living as agents of gospel transformation.
Both Chastity and Contraception: A Sacred Compromise
Churches discussing contraception with singles isn't about giving up. It's about being in a relationship with them.
Discipling the Eyes Through Art in Worship
The visual arts can play a powerful role in worship—if we look closely enough.
Migrant Ministries: European Churches Revitalized by Asian Diaspora
Churches are filling with both immigrants and locals drawn to new worship styles.
Why Churches Shouldn't Push Contraceptives to Their Singles
Reducing abortion is a noble and urgent goal. This is the wrong way to do it.
Evangelical Leader Chuck Colson Dead at 80
The infamous convicted Nixon adviser became famous for prison reform, evangelical-Catholic dialogue, and his Christian worldview.
Richard Land's Comments On Trayvon Martin Investigated By SBC
President of Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission accused of plagiarism, setting back racial reconciliation efforts.
Andrew Sullivan Says Forget the Church. That's Like Saying Forget Grace.
Why Christianity is a many splendored thing
Q & A: Ross Douthat on Rooting Out Bad Religion
Why the New York Times columnist wants to see America return to its confessional roots.
How Pastors' Ponzis Affect Our Gospel Witness
A rash of pastor-endorsed fraud taints our gospel witness
You Don't Have to Quit to Find Life-Giving Work
Even if you don't like your job, you have a calling to serve God and others.

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