Church Life+Ministry

Don’t Blame Martin Luther for the Evils of the Modern World
Brad Gregory follows the bouncing balls of post-Reformation history—but loses sight of who set them in motion.
Here’s Where Evangelicals Are Giving the Most and Least
For Giving Tuesday, ECFA analyzes the finances of 1,800 ministries.
What the New Midlife Crisis Means for Christian Women
Middle-aged women contending with stress can find solace in this gospel message.
Rural Stories: Books to Challenge, Inspire, and Encourage the Small Town Pastor
Donnie Griggs, J.D. Vance, and Winn Collier
Should Pastors Address Current Events in Their Sermons?
Pastors across the U.S. weigh in.
The Clergy Behind Science as We Know It
Enlightenment-era pastors didn’t oppose modern science. They helped advance it.
Matt Chandler Never Wanted a Big Church. How He Ended Up With Six.
Over the next five years, each Dallas-area location gets a Village of its own.
What Student Ministry Really Needs? Homework.
Teens should take Bible study as seriously as school and sports practice.
The Christian Leader’s Guide to Economics
The so-called “dismal science” is a powerful tool for wealth creation, but also for healing broken communities.
Buildings That Bear Witness to God
How theology sheds new light on the purposes of architecture.
A Drug Dealer Led Me to Faith
After a childhood marred by substance abuse and a deadbeat dad, I made a friend who would change my life.
Calvin of Arabia: Protestant Theology Translated into Arabic
Labor of love brings the Reformation’s seminal work into the Middle East.
The Great Call of China: Churches Poised to Become Major Exporters
Hundreds pledge lives to missions at ‘Chinese Urbana’ as red tape rises.
Inclusive Leadership: What We Need to Be Effective Leaders in Today’s Diverse World
Are you close friends with someone who is significantly different?
What Is Your Story? (Part 1) [Gospel Life Podcast]
Start each week with this encouragement to show and share the love of Jesus.
The Jesusy Movement
Sure, all kinds of Christians love Jesus. But he’s especially central in evangelical piety.
Leadership Priorities: Five Thoughts on How We Can Lead Better
Leadership, at its most basic level, involves the leading of people.
The Dead White Man Who Could Fix Our Race Problem: Oswald Chambers
As a black woman wrestling with racism in America, I lean on a Scottish theologian’s four key insights.
Why was Jesus so effective at reaching messy people? [Gospel Life Podcast]
Start each week with this encouragement to show and share the love of Jesus.
The Problem of Suicide: How is the Church Caring for those Impacted?
A church without the broken is a broken church.

Top Story November 10, 2020

Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Jon Tyson: ‘Run into the Controversy’
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”

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