First Things, Redesigned

Church leaders weigh competency and faith background as the West African nation heads to the polls.

Can Christians practice ‘white knowledge’ to heal the sick and exorcize demons?

Christians in the country view pastors’ benedictions as powerful spiritual mantras.

In a land teeming with ghosts, is there room for the Holy Spirit to work?

Folk religion has shaped believers’ perceptions of God as a genie in a lamp.

Filipinos’ desire to connect with the supernatural shouldn’t be eradicated, but transformed and redirected toward Christ.

Why Christians in the country hold onto trees while praying outdoors.

When guardian spirits disrupt river baptisms, how can believers respond?