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Did George Whitefield Serve Two Masters?
A new biography helps us come to terms with the unsavory side of the great revivalist’s mission to America.
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United Methodists’ LGBT Vote Will Reshape the Denomination
Pulled right and left by various factions of the global church, the UMC’s decision-making body meets this weekend to pick a path forward. - Feb 21,
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From Mars Hill to Harvest: Hope for a Wounded Church
How Christians care for one another when their leaders fall. - Feb 20,
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Christianity Today Appoints Timothy Dalrymple as New President and CEO
He succeeds Harold Smith, who retires May 1. - Feb 20,
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Southern Baptists Want to Expel Churches Over Abuse
President J. D. Greear announces a batch of new proposals, reiterating that congregations that cover up incidents have “no place” in the SBC.
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Christian leaders have their own reasons for not reading Scripture.
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One-on-One with Kristen Padilla on Women in Vocational MinistryAuthor of ‘Now That I’m Called’ on how churches can better engage and deploy women in vocational ministry.
How Bible Genealogies Preach the Good NewsJesus’ family tree offers more than a history lesson.
The Struggle to Say ‘I’m Sorry’ in PublicWhy we have a hard time saying we were unequivocally wrong.
Praising God Saves Me In My PainIn the face of illness, death, and disability, Lamentations gives me a script for how to suffer.
Women in Missions Leadership Walk a TightropeResearcher Mary Lederleitner explores the confusions and frustrations they face.
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Did George Whitefield Serve Two Masters?A new biography helps us come to terms with the unsavory side of the great revivalist’s mission to America.
