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News & Reporting
Important Developments in the Church and the World
- Jul 17,
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The 13 Persecuted Christians Chosen by the State Department to Share Their Stories with the World
At this week's second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, 30 survivors from 19 countries from all faiths were given a global platform in Washington DC. - Jul 17,
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Pompeo: Why We’re Hosting the World’s Biggest Event on Religious Persecution
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explains to CT why the State Department invited 100 nations and 1,000 participants to its second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. - Jul 17,
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New England Cities Named Most ‘Post-Christian’
Barna’s rankings spur pastors in secularizing spots—in the Northeast and across the country—to continue working and praying for revival. - Jul 16,
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Korean Church Court Dodges Decision on Pastoral Succession
Denomination delays verdict on how Myungsung, the world’s largest Presbyterian church, passed its pulpit from father to son.
What It’s Like When Your Wife Is ‘Christian Famous’Hearing from the husbands of some of our favorite authors, teachers, and ministry leaders.
Should You Pass Your Church to Your Son (or Daughter)?The pros and cons of pastorates staying in the family.
Moonshot: What Barth, Tillich, and Tozer Thought of the Space AgeCT’s 1958 interview provides some bearing on today's missions to the sun, Mars and beyond.
Seminary Grads: God’s Name for You Matters More Than Your MastersA word of encouragement for recent theology graduates.
Proving That God Exists Without Opening a BibleHow human reason alone can lay a pathway from doubt to belief.
Epstein, Abuse, & the Log in Our Own Eye: It's Not Just Out ThereJeffrey Epstein's case is disturbing—and in some ways it mirrors the abuse crisis in the church.
Boarding School for Missionary Kids Uncovers Dozens of Abuse AllegationsThe Christian Academy in Japan investigates reports of sexual misconduct and “severe beatings” by faculty spanning from the 1950s to 1990s
Predators and Prey: Was Death Part of God’s Plan All Along?Q&A: A theologian finds God’s care amidst suffering in an evolutionary creation.
Partisan Evangelicals and the Burning of the Mission FieldWhen Christians opt for political power, the gospel mission is undermined.
Meeting Jesus as a Black Woman in a White CityI asked God to rescue me from a place I hated. He wanted me to stay put.
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Amazon Sold $240K of ‘Liturgy of the Ordinary’ Fakes, Publisher SaysA Christian bestseller (and CT Book of the Year) was targeted by a major counterfeiting scheme. -
The Christian CBD Changes Its NameChristian Book Distributors drops its initials to avoid confusion with the cannabis product. -
Partisan Evangelicals and the Burning of the Mission FieldWhen Christians opt for political power, the gospel mission is undermined.
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Whatever Happened to Communion & Baptism?Or, why aren’t we doing what Jesus told us to do?
Special Sections
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Why ‘Let Go and Let God’ Is My LifelineTrusting in the Lord has made my life both easier and harder. -
One-one-One with Eric Geiger on Building Leaders and Change Leadership“Without a shared conviction, you will have systemic chaos.”(The Exchange) -
What Psychology Offers Christians Amid Political PolarizationScholars describe the difficulties and benefits of humility, but Christ offers an example. -
Irenaeus of LyonPassionate Apologist to the Gnostics -
Paul Says to ‘Be Filled with the Spirit.’ How Do We Obey a Passive Verb?
Perhaps a sailing analogy will help clear up the confusion. -
My Most Reliable Ministry Tool: Keeping My Mouth ShutIn a world of noise, people need us to listen with God’s ears. -
The Temptations of Evangelical WorshipIt’s not about manufacturing positive religious feelings. -
What Christians Really Think About the Church’s Relationship AdviceNew survey research sheds light on how believers navigate the stickier matters of dating and marriage.
