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Why Zika, and Other Viruses, Don’t Disprove God’s Goodness
A microbiologist reflects on the problem of evil in human diseases.
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Important Developments in the Church and the World
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Evangelical Ethiopian Helps End Orthodox Schism
Africa’s youngest head of state heals the wounds of one of its oldest churches. - Aug 8,
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Willow Creek Elders and Pastor Heather Larson Resign over Bill Hybels
Church leaders apologize to Nancy Ortberg, Nancy Beach, Vonda Dyer, and other women with accusations: “We have no reason not to believe you.” - Aug 7,
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Rwanda Restricts Fasting as 8,000 Churches Closed
New law requires pastors to obtain theology degrees and forbids urging lengthy fasts. - Aug 5,
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Hybels Heir Quits Willow as New Accusations Arise Before Global Leadership Summit
Teaching pastor Steve Carter resigns after New York Times article; GLS had already lost 111 host sites.
One-on-One with Joseph D’Souza on GAFCONDespite the many severe challenges Christians face, the church is growing in India.
John Inazu: Why I’m Still Confident About ‘Confident Pluralism’The past two years have only strengthened my belief that tolerance, humility, and patience can help heal our fractious public life.
The Healing of Willow CreekMisguided loyalty harmed this historic congregation. True loyalty can redeem it.
So, What Comes After Church Growth?Characteristics of the Church Growth Movement itself present challenges to church multiplication.
Onward Christian SuperheroesTwo of Netflix’s Marvel heroes arise out of their respective Christian cultures.
John Piper Changed ‘Great Is Thy Faithfulness.’ Experts Weigh In.Reformed tweaks to Methodist hit raise the question: Should hymns keep the theological orientation of their authors?
Moms Who Miscarry Benefit from Going to Church, Research ShowsNational study ties church participation to improved mental health after a miscarriage.
Renewing Your Church: The Power of RevitalizationThere is nothing more exciting than a ministry that demonstrably requires the resurrection power of Jesus Christ from day one.
The Bill Hybels News Isn’t Just Another Pastor Sex ScandalWillow Creek changed how Americans do church. What happens now?
‘Christopher Robin’ Is Childhood Revisited ... and ResoldThe keepers of our nostalgia want to peddle it to us again and again.
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