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Where Have All the Women Leaders Gone?

Seeking lives that steward our giftedness wisely and well.

My Cynical Christian Reality Check

How Pope Francis taught me about my own Christian stereotypes.

Why Are Christians Such Bad Tippers?

A theological defense of paying servers their 15 percent... or more.

Nigeria's Deadly Deployments

Christian graduates shun national service.

Service Is Not Scandal: Responding to Mark Noll

Why it's good that evangelicals have not, and likely will not, develop an "evangelical mind."

Why We Need More 'Chaplains' and Fewer Leaders

What's a pastor for?

Christian Colleges Part of White House Interfaith Service Push

Schools say listening is a key part of the project—but theological pluralism isn’t.

Behind the Scenes

Allan C. Emery exemplified a life of quiet service.

A Jazz-Shaped Faith

Robert Gelinas, the Jazz Theologian, marches to the beat of a smooth drummer.

How to Handle the Next Pandemic

Christians at their best have an odd answer.

The Leadership Cult

Why are we fascinated with the very thing Jesus warned us against?

Richard Foster on Leadership  Subscriber access only

How do leaders — who must get subordinates to follow their lead — practice the discipline of submission?

Talk and Walk

Getting our body in sync with our message.

Giving Spirit

These 10 cities have the highest rate of residents who volunteer in religious venues.

On Not Transforming the World

We have better and harder things to do than that.

Missions That Heal

Ministering across the wealth divide means giving up our savior complex.

A Boom for Missions

Early boomer retirees are giving back in big numbers.

Surprised by Friendship

Discovering where hope begins in a village in Mozambique.

King Jesus the Disguised

There's a reason it's not easy to spot him.

Habits of Highly Effective Justice Workers  Subscriber access only

Should we protest the system or invest in a life? Yes.

Bill's Big Career Move  Subscriber access only

How do we make important family decisions?

It's Not About Power  Subscriber access only

A unique and proven strategy for changing society.

Bush Commissions Calvin Grads to Serve  Subscriber access only

Pre-visit controversy gives way to cheers at commencement.

Bush Visit to Calvin College Exposes Divisions  Subscriber access only

Commencement address invigorates debates about the Reformed relationship to American politics and evangelicalism.

Baptism + Fire  Subscriber access only

Suffering may build character, but ultimately it's not about us.

The Visit  Subscriber access only

An almost clichéd form of Christian service to the elderly remains one of the most vital.
News Feed
Casting Crowns' Mark Hall Makes Special Appearance at Star Wars Celebration V’ This Week
The self-professed Star Wars fanatic is using his interest to help children and families around the world, as he places several objects from his extensive, personal Star Wars memorabilia collection up for sale at this week’s Star Wars Celebration V convention in Orlando, Fla. (The Fish 95.5)
Lesbian couple 'forced out of church for holding hands'
A lesbian couple claim they have been forced out of their church for holding hands during a service. (Telegraph)
Worship service for same-sex marriage
Washington residents and religious leaders plan to hold a worship service in support of same-sex marriage. (NewsOK.com, Oklahoma)

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