Church Life+Ministry

COVID-19 and Rural Work Around the World
I had the opportunity to talk to missionaries serving around the world in rural areas concerning the impact COVID-19 is having on their lives and their ministries.
They Named a Pandemic After This Church Leader
How a third century bishop’s response to the plague inspired the church.
Martin Luther: Whether One May Flee From A Deadly Plague
Read in full the famous reformer’s advice on Christian faithfulness amid pandemics like the coronavirus.
Finishing God’s Mission in Seasons of Flux
This will likely be the dawn of another paradigm shift in Christianity that recalibrates the ecclesiological instruments we’re too easily relied upon historically.   
Ravi Zacharias Dies of Cancer
The famous apologist was 74.
A Sacred Romance in the COVID-19 Pandemic
God is always speaking to us every moment of our lives. It is not that he isn’t speaking; we just may not be listening.
The Pivot in Our Mission: Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing
For those of us who know Christ, this is the time to be resolute in our devotion to him above all else.
Despite Bad News, Evangelical Philosophy Is Flourishing
And that’s good news, because it helps us pursue goodness, truth, and beauty.
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Q Hosts Nutritionist Who Promotes ‘Building Immunity’ Over Vaccines
Joshua Axe’s talk at last month’s virtual event has raised concerns among experts.
The Pivot in Our Mission: Find the Evangelism Style That Excites You
How can we create momentum for evangelism that will cause believers to engage?
The Pivot in Our Mission: Convert Retreat into Advance
As we creep slowly forward, we dare not miss this opportunity to turn "retreat into advance."
How Christians Are Hacking Their Way to Coronavirus Help
Introducing new technology to connect patients and families, an app to support for caregivers, and more opportunities for crowdfunding.
Died: Joyce Lin, Missionary Pilot Transporting Coronavirus Supplies
The American crashed just months after she started flying in Indonesia.
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Pastoring the Bereaved During COVID-19
"The joy of our hearts has ceased; dancing has been turned to mourning." Lamentations 5:15
Donald Dayton: The Heart Makes the Theologian
The Wesleyan Methodist scholar pushed for “opening up the ecumenical door" to all traditions.
No Joyful Noise as German Churches Reopen Without Singing
Lockdown measures eased, but Christians struggle with coronavirus restrictions.
What God’s Name Can Teach Us About Faith During COVID-19
In some ways, a name is the most intimate way of expressing someone’s identity.
Overcoming the Panes of Loneliness
A pastor identifies three pieces of glass that isolate us from our neighbors and communities.
A Kingdom Response to Racism on Our Watch
We can decry injustice with clenched fists held high, yet fail to act as the salt-infusing, light-filling presence of Christ’s body in this world.
Darrin Patrick’s Death, His Love for Pastors, and How We Need One Another
Darrin’s death is not the last word on his life. His love for pastors—and his concern for their mental health and thriving—can be part of our response today.

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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