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World Vision Flips the Script on Child Sponsorship
In the ministry’s first major innovation in seven decades, the children now do the choosing.
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Faithful Chick-fil-A Fans Sue San Antonio Over Airport Ban
A new religious liberty law in Texas bars the government from penalizing over charitable donations. - Sep 20,
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Why Chris Tomlin Still Dominates Both Radio and Sunday Morning
Today’s most-sung worship anthems come from relatively few songwriters—half are by top hitmakers Tomlin, Hillsong, Bethel Music, and Matt Redman. - Sep 17,
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Young Life Voted Off Campus at Duke
While the college ministry continues to operate without recognition, another university officially objects to its sexuality policy. - Sep 12,
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Evangelicals Who Distrust Muslims Likely Don’t Know Muslims
A 2019 survey shows how relationships curb Islamophobia and improve understanding between the two faiths.
The Lost Genius of the American SettlementThere's a reason the culture war is so ferocious.
5 Tips for Training Little EvangelistsFaithful speech doesn’t need to rely on formulas.
Pro-Lifers: Remember This Phrase from Pope FrancisWhatever our differences with Catholic social teaching, we should echo his opposition to “throwaway culture.”
Chicago's Millennium Park Restricts Evangelism: Today, Wheaton Students Sue for AccessThe revised Millennium Park rules hinder evangelism—and freedom of speech.
Church Planting Series: Why Don’t We Plant?In this first of five articles, I want to shed some light on what may be hindering us from kingdom work.
How Norine Brunson Prayed When Her Husband Was ImprisonedBrunson describes the spiritual habits that helped her face persecution in Turkey.
Dallas Megachurch Puts On Mass Wedding for Dozens of Cohabitating CouplesPastor’s challenge asks members to honor God in their relationship—that means marry or move out.
Fixing the Fellowship Deficit in America’s Struggling CommunitiesWhy collapsing cities and towns need something more than a better economy or a bigger government.
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Young Life Voted Off Campus at DukeWhile the college ministry continues to operate without recognition, another university officially objects to its sexuality policy. -
Dallas Megachurch Puts On Mass Wedding for Dozens of Cohabitating CouplesPastor’s challenge asks members to honor God in their relationship—that means marry or move out.
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World Vision Flips the Script on Child SponsorshipIn the ministry’s first major innovation in seven decades, the children now do the choosing. -
Pastor and Mental Health Advocate Jarrid Wilson Dies by SuicideBefore his death, he tweeted, “Loving Jesus doesn’t always cure suicidal thoughts.”
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What Majority-World Missions Really Looks LikeChristians from the Global South are invigorating international missions. Here's how. -
Maranatha and Mission: Hearing the Gentle Whisper to Stay on MissionAffliction can bring the gospel to life and reinvigorate us to share it with others.(The Exchange) -
Are You Close to God? Your Answer Affects How You Read Scripture
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The Struggle for Korean Independence and the Missionaries Caught in the MiddleAfter Japan annexed the country in 1910, these overseas ministers faced pressure to take a side. -
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‘Evangelical’ Isn’t Code for White and RepublicanThe movement is richer and more diverse than media portrayals suggest.
