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What Would Jesus Wrangle?

Louis DeLuca/Genesis Photos

Missing from the latest list of fastest-growing American congregations, but posting similar stats: cowboy churches. The decades-old outreach movement, known for its rodeos and horse-trough baptisms (such as this one in suburban Dallas), has hit its stride to encompass more than 500 churches in 39 states—especially in Texas, where two Baptist universities now offer related courses.

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The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

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Lord Over LinkedIn

Jacob Zerkle

As layoffs mount amid economic uncertainty, lots of us are looking for work. Here’s how to approach the process.

‘A Shot Came Out of Nowhere’

CT reported on the assassination of a president, a Supreme Court ban on Bible-reading in schools, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

‘Saint Nicholas Is Our Guy’

A conversation with printmaker Ned Bustard on what traditions teach about the joy of generosity.

Review

Looking Back 100 Years

John Fea

Three history books to read this month.

The Bulletin

National Guard Shooting, a Bad Deal for Ukraine, and US War Crimes?

Mike Cosper, Russell Moore

Asylum-seeking paused after shooting tragedy, Russia rejects peace plan, and Hegseth scrutinized for Venezuelan boat attacks.

The 12 Neglected Movies of Christmas

Nathaniel Bell

The quest for a perfect fruitcake, a petty larcenist, and a sly Scottish dramedy should all grace your small screen this season.

News

Amid Peace Talks, Russian Drone Damages Christian School in Kyiv

Ukrainians are wary of any plan that gives Moscow its “Christmas wish list.”

Make Faith Plausible Again

Bryce Hales

A peculiar hospitality can awaken faith in our secular contexts.

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