Church Life+Ministry

What's Next: Relief and Development
Not What, But How: What evangelical leaders say are the priorities and challenges for the next 50 years.
Legacy of a Global Leader
Less known than Stott's earlier work is his ministry with Langham Partnership International.
Evangelism Plus
John Stott reflects on where we've been and where we're going.
What's Next: Evangelism
Urgent still: What evangelical leaders say are the priorities and challenges for the next 50 years.
'Christianity in America Won't Survive Another Decade'
Plus: The GOP's evangelical erosion, political Pentecostals, a bunch of commas, and other stories from online sources around the world.
Poll Says Many Pentecostals Don't Speak in Tongues
Divine healing more prominent marker, 10-country survey finds.
Pure & Simple
An insider's account of the Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren people's churches.
Replacing Rallies with Revivals
In criticizing the Religious Right, Greg Boyd resurrects pietistic withdrawal.
Clash of Churches in Lebanon
Catholic villagers attack Baptists, vandalize church.
What's Next: Missions
Whole gospel: What evangelical leaders say are the priorities and challenges for the next 50 years.
What's Next: Youth
Church Reconnect: What evangelical leaders say are the priorities for the next 50 years in youth ministry.
What's Next: Local Church
We asked 114 leaders from 11 ministry spheres about evangelical priorities for the next 50 years. First up: Fresh basics for the local church.
Where We Are and How We Got Here
50 years ago, evangelicals were a sideshow of American culture. Since then, it's been a long, strange trip. Here's a look at the influences that shaped the movement.
Calvary Reunion: Skip Heitzig Returns to N.M.
New Mexico megachurch pastor returns after leadership conflict.
'They Know We Are Christians'
Lebanese Christian compassion impresses Muslims during bloody conflict.
A Hint of Peace
War-torn church ponders amnesty for rebel leader.
Braves Lose Focus
Faith Nights hit snag after major-league debut.
Young, Restless, Reformed
Calvinism is making a comeback—and shaking up the church.
Axis Denied
Willow Creek ends "church-within-church" for 20-somethings.
Embrace Your Inner Pentecostal
"Holy Spirit religion" is quietly infiltrating the church, revitalizing us all.

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Shoes Stay On for Maundy Thursday
Shoes Stay On for Maundy Thursday
Few Protestant traditions continue the footwashing that Jesus did at the Last Supper. Some want a revival of the practice.

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