Church Life+Ministry
Why Augustine’s ‘Come to Jesus’ Moment Tells an Incomplete Story
The same church father who experienced a radical turn to faith also preached a gospel of continual conversion.
Do 47 Percent of Christian Millennials Think Evangelism Is Wrong?
Many young Christians clearly hold a negative view of evangelism. But why?
One-on-One with Juan Martinez on the Faith of Latino Emerging Adults
“Young Latino transnational believers in Christ have the relational life skills necessary to be transcultural missionaries and intercultural leaders.”
The Church Growth Gap: The Big Get Bigger While the Small Get Smaller
The US congregations most likely to grow are the 10 percent that already have more than 250 worshipers.
One-on-One with Kadi Cole on ‘Developing Female Leaders’
“This book will educate and inspire you to better maximize the leadership potential of the women in your church.”
This Church Mother Comforted the Grieving with Scientific Thinking
Macrina’s famous brothers approved the words in the Nicene Creed: ‘maker of all things visible and invisible.’ But she explained why it matters.
Why We Need a Church Planting Manifesto
The Send Institute has formulated a manifesto to serve as a rallying point for God’s church to effectively honor him in his kingdom advance.
More Church Signs!
We are getting back into the groove of posting some good church signs.
Southern Baptists Torn Between Bold Abuse Reforms and Caution
President J. D. Greear wants 10 churches investigated; Executive Committee subgroup wants only 3. But both agree on Sovereign Grace.
Gospel for Asia Settles Lawsuit with $37 Million Refund to Donors
Major ministry ends class action with no acknowledgment of guilt and gives board seat to plaintiff.
Willow Creek Investigation: Allegations Against Bill Hybels Are Credible
Independent Advisory Group releases report backing claims of pastor's “sexually inappropriate words and actions.”
I Inherited a Failed Sunday School. Here’s How It Flourished
Four counterintuitive keys to successful discipleship.
Dear Jesus, I Am a Sinner
Every time I lead a person to repeat those words, I am saying them to God on my own behalf.
Methodism’s Global Reach Has Changed the Denomination
The tradition is largest in the US but today has a strong international presence. How did that happen?
One-on-One with Russell Jeung on Emerging Adults in the Church
“This generation is less likely to affiliate with established religious groupings than previous ones, even if they do have a sense of spirituality.”
United Methodists Vote to Keep Traditional Marriage Stance
The UMC’s increasingly global delegation outweighs US push to shift LGBT positions, leading some progressive congregations to leave.
The Church Made Vagina Sculptures Long Before Nadia Bolz-Weber
But early Christian yonic art symbolized baptism, not free sex.
One-on-One with Rich Nathan on Immigration and Diversity at Columbus Vineyard
“If you can bring people together in safe spaces where they get to know each other as people and not as issues, you can see a lot of change.”
Seven Benefits to the Coming Opposition
The power of God’s kingdom flows exclusively through yielded human weakness.
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.
Top Story November 10, 2020
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”
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