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Making America Hospitable for Religious Outsiders
Muslims (and other minorities) shouldn’t have to elevate national ideals above faith commitments before gaining a seat at the table of citizenship.
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Who’s Searching for ‘Love’ Online? Bible Readers
The fruit of the Spirit is No. 1 at Bible Gateway—in both English and Spanish queries. - Feb 14,
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40 Years Later, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Feels Threatened by House Churches
Mass crowds celebrate 1979 uprising as Christian watchdogs lament surge in arrests. - Feb 13,
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James MacDonald Fired from Harvest
Leak of “highly inappropriate” comments by founding pastor of Chicago-area megachurch caps months-long clash with critics. - Feb 11,
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After Major Investigation, Southern Baptists Confront the Abuse Crisis They Knew Was Coming
The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News collect 380 allegations spanning 20 states in an unprecedented look at sexual misconduct across the denomination.
The First Mexican Protestant Loved the BibleHow Ambrosio Gonzales encountered the Word of God and blazed the trail for future Latino converts.
The Danger of “Christian” InfamyFallen flesh doesn’t like simply being sent. We’d rather build our own tower for our own glory.
Emerging Adults and the Church: Is There Really an Exodus?Are emerging adults are leaving their faith behind? We are hosting a conference to explore this question.
Meet the Student-Professor Team Who Cracked Andrew Fuller’s ShorthandUndergraduate Jonny Woods and theology professor Steve Holmes are the first to read Fuller’s sermons in 200 years.
Should We Keep Studying a Fired Pastor’s Work?After LifeWay pulls James MacDonald’s Bible studies, Christians consider if and when a leader’s teachings remain edifying after a scandal.
How Cracking Wheat’s Genetic Code Reminds Us Who We AreThis grain’s genome echoes of the strength found in the diversity of God’s people.
Jewish Christians Are Recovering Their Distinctive Religious Heritage
A growing group of Jews who believe in Jesus is crossing boundaries to revive their identity and restore unity in the church.
Go Ahead. Love That Rom Com.Rebel Wilson’s latest film reflects the common urge to trash romance. But love stories point us toward a deeper affection for God.
Social Media and the ChurchNow we live in a new age of technology, and it is having massive, unforeseen effects.
I Fled My Country, But Not My MarriageThough extremists separated me from my husband years ago, I know who holds us together.
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James MacDonald Fired from HarvestLeak of “highly inappropriate” comments by founding pastor of Chicago-area megachurch caps months-long clash with critics. -
On Mancow, MacDonald, and the Harvest MessCT's editor in chief on today's aired remarks. -
Should We Keep Studying a Fired Pastor’s Work?After LifeWay pulls James MacDonald’s Bible studies, Christians consider if and when a leader’s teachings remain edifying after a scandal.
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Harvest Bible Chapel Disputes World Investigation of James MacDonaldFormer staff and elders criticize shuffling of funds and 50-mile noncompete clauses for former pastors.
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Move Over, Sex and Drugs. Ease Is the New Vice.Do modern amenities make it tough for us to embody God’s love? -
The One Change Every Small Church Pastor Needs To MakeWe need to move the from doing ministry for people, to the biblical pastoral model of equipping God’s people to do ministry.(Pivot) -
Can Anti-Aging Treatments Offer Abundant Life?Science seeks to fix aging and death. But a Christian vision of the good life might actually embrace them. -
All Loves Excelling: How Romance Inspired Charles Wesley’s View of GodThe famous hymn-writer’s understanding of divine love was reflected in his mortal marriage. -
How to Jump Back In to Bible ReadingChristian leaders have their own reasons for not reading Scripture. -
The Pastor’s Pay in 2019 and BeyondEmerging trends for how the ministers of today and tomorrow will be compensated. -
How to Jump Back In to Bible ReadingChristian leaders have their own reasons for not reading Scripture.
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Making America Hospitable for Religious OutsidersMuslims (and other minorities) shouldn’t have to elevate national ideals above faith commitments before gaining a seat at the table of citizenship.
