How do you persuade someone who already thinks they’re a Christian to become one?

Cultures of restraint fare better than cultures of mere consent, research shows.

Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our September issue).

Melani McAlister’s new history aims to capture what the familiar political story leaves out.

Chosen by Bruce Riley Ashford, provost and professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of 'Letters to An American Christian.'

Why “life issues” aren’t the only issues that pivot on what it means to bear God’s image.

Religious freedom advocates consider if the need of the one outweighs the needs of the many.

Pew finds 7 in 10 Americans, as well as highly committed evangelicals, say the pesky insects should be genetically engineered to reduce disease.

Trinity Western University abandons its community covenant after Canadian Supreme Court loss.

What’s unified and divided the church a year after the alt-right’s violent rally.

Africa’s youngest head of state heals the wounds of one of its oldest churches.

Church leaders apologize to Nancy Ortberg, Nancy Beach, Vonda Dyer, and other women with accusations: “We have no reason not to believe you.”

New law requires pastors to obtain theology degrees and forbids urging lengthy fasts.

Teaching pastor Steve Carter resigns after New York Times article; GLS had already lost 111 host sites.

Social media debate on intersection of disaster relief and theology echoes Osteen-Harvey episode.

PRRI finds most demographics have shifted in favor of religious freedom for small wedding business owners like Masterpiece Cakeshop’s Jack Phillips.

Conservative Christians in Canada didn’t vote for Trump. But they are affected by his faithful followers.

Caring for someone else’s kid brought heartbreak. But it also drew me closer to God’s kingdom purposes.

Among regular attenders of religious services: 2 in 3 go because of their kids, Catholics half as likely as Protestants to value sermons, and 1 in 5 don’t usually feel God’s presence.