Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
June 20, 1599: The Synod of Diamper, sponsored by the Roman Catholic church, seeks to correct the errors of Christians in India and bring them into conformity with the teachings of the church.
June 20, 1885: A band of Moravian missionaries lands on the shores of Alaska and founds the Bethel Mission.
Christians like to talk up pop culture’s resonance with our faith. But what matters more is our own conformity to Christ.
Christians fought for laws to protect children during the Industrial Revolution. We can do it again in the smartphone age.
Review
In the aftermath of a senseless killing, Davey Blackburn encountered “signs and wonders” hinting at its place in a divine plan.
The problem is not when the Christian is in the conflict—it’s when the conflict is in the Christian.
The Chadian student ministry leader spent his final years promoting publishing in Africa.
News
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music are popular with Kenyan Christians, but some are increasingly wary of their influence.
Review
Donna Freitas hasn’t found Jesus on the other side of depression and trauma. But her search persists.
The 10-year-old franchise is right that Christians face challenges. But its latest installment, ‘In God We Trust,’ is another disappointment.