Topic
Discipleship
Onward, Christian Couple
How marriages can survive deployment—with some help from the church.
May 22, 2013
A Wake-up Call for Blasé Believers
Christians, says Richard Stearns, have everything they need to finish Jesus' mission—except the willpower.
May 14, 2013
You're Probably More Like Judas Than You Think
We all want a Messiah whose plans mirror our own. But a true disciple surrenders to the Master's will.
March 26, 2013
Here Come the Radicals!
David Platt, Francis Chan, Shane Claiborne, and now Kyle Idleman are dominating the Christian best-seller lists by attacking our comfortable Christianity. But is 'radical faith' enough?
March 15, 2013
David Platt Wants You to Get Serious About Following Christ
You've given up on the American Dream, and you're ready to embrace authentic faith in Jesus. The author of Radical tells you what comes next.
February 7, 2013
Yes, Holiness Does Require Effort
Kevin DeYoung responds to Mark Galli and our other reviewers.
November 30, 2012
What Can't You Surrender to God? A Conversation with Jennie Allen
The 35-year-old mother of four writes about fear, insecurity, and the prayer that upended her life.
August 24, 2012
How Rick Warren Harnessed the Power of Social Habits
And why—after plunging into depression—Saddleback's pastor now pushes spiritual habits through 'The Power of Habit' concept.
August 10, 2012
Should We Stop Asking Jesus Into Our Hearts?
Doubting our salvation and false assurance are both exacerbated by the clichéd ways in which we speak about the gospel.
July 13, 2012
David Platt: What I Really Think About the 'Sinner's Prayer,' Conversion, Mission, and Deception
My concerns are not about prayer or election, but about authentic conversion and regenerate church membership.
June 28, 2012
Mastering the Golf Swing of Life
We tend to think of ethics as real serious business. It is not.
June 28, 2012
Southern Baptists Debate the Sinner's Prayer
After David Platt called it "superstitious," resolution says it's no incantation.
June 20, 2012
The 'Above All' Commandment of the Sabbath
The one divine 'law' that tells us to stop striving for transformation.
March 16, 2012
Why Women Leave the Church—and Come Back Again
Jim Henderson's 'The Resignation of Eve' offers first-hand accounts (and no small amount of editorializing) of women struggling in local congregations.
January 20, 2012
Should Sunday School Be for the Whole Family?
Church youth need more exposure to adults.
December 16, 2011
Learning to Read the Gospel Again
How to address our anxiety about losing the next generation.
December 7, 2011
Making Disciples Today: Christianity Today's New Global Gospel Project
Introducing the magazine's new five-year teaching venture.
December 2, 2011
John Stott: Four Ways Christians Can Influence the World
How we can be salt and light.
October 20, 2011
Why It's Your Job to Break the Women's Ministry Stereotype
Sure, some of us are choking on cutesy things, but many of us are working towards a new model of discipleship.
October 11, 2011
How to Read the Bible
New strategies for interpreting Scripture turn out to be not so new—and deepen our life in Christ.
October 7, 2011
Growing in the Word
What the Ethiopian Orthodox have learned from the expansion of evangelicals.
September 16, 2011
Doctrinal Boot Camp
Conforming to the truth of the faith is necessary for survival.
February 21, 2011
Francis Chan's Next Steps
The 'Crazy Love' author stepped down from his church and doesn't know where he's headed.
October 4, 2010
An Argument against 'Settling Down'
Instead of chastising young adults for being noncommittal, the church might encourage 20-somethings to seek what God wants them to commit 'to'.
September 14, 2010
Why Johnny Can't Read the Bible
Most Americans—including Scripture-loving evangelicals—cannot name the disciples, the Ten Commandments, or the first book of the Bible. But that's not our biggest biblical illiteracy problem.
May 24, 2010
Do You Hear What I Hear?
The deaf are virtually an 'unreached people group,' but an Illinois ministry is remedying that one video at a time.
April 8, 2010
Practically Theological
How churches are teaching doctrine—and finding eager participants.
March 15, 2010
The Lost Art Of Catechesis
It's a tried and true way of teaching, among other things, Christian doctrine.
March 12, 2010
Chesco program gets young adults ready for Christian leadership
Two weeks into a rigorous Christian youth program in Chester County, the first-year students are getting accustomed to a philosophy that serving God comes with few coffee breaks. But not all experiences with the Master's Commission program have been good. (Philly.com)
Evangelicals do some soul-searching
In an era of self-indulgence, 500 look for ways to overcome the obstacles to discipleship (Washington Post)
Novel church effort offers savvy advice guided by faith
The Sunday night meeting begins with prayer. So, before the workshops on interviewing techniques and résumé tips start, the students pause to remember why they have gathered. (Sacramento Bee)
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