Church Life+Ministry

Why Are Christian Guys Silent About Abstinence?
When we don’t talk about male virginity, we imply that it’s not important.
I Recently Went to a Full-Blown Christmas Pageant for the First Time—Here's What I Thought
Some disparage the idea of Christmas pageants, and I understand the concern. But, not so fast.
The Biggest Apology for Christian Persecution of Other Christians Ever
In an 'astounding admission,' global church leaders repent for past abuse of other denominations.
The Good News Behind Why Teens Don’t Need a Bible for Christmas
Most practicing Protestant youth already own one—and they’re reading it, according to researchers.
My Daughter, Wheaton College, Protests, and Why We Are More Interested in the School Today
Wheaton College made the national news in a big way this week—while I was visiting with my daughter. Here's my reflection.
Five Errors to Drop from Your Christmas Sermon
If you want to help people see Christmas with fresh eyes, start by dropping these familiar fallacies.
Teen Mania: Why We're Shutting Down After 30 Years of Acquire the Fire
CT exclusive: Ron Luce explains why the global youth ministry is calling it quits.
Preachiness Never Changed Anybody's Mind
An excerpt from CT's Beautiful Orthdoxy Book of the Year.
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Border Crossing: Five Habits of Incarnational Giving
There are plenty of reasons we justify NOT giving, but there are just as many reason to give generously anyway.
The Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year
The 2015 release that best embodies CT's pursuit of truthfulness and loveliness.
Christianity Today's 2016 Book Awards
Our picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.
Leadership, Prophecy, and Criticism
What does biblical prophecy look like, and how does it apply to us today?
Remembering David Steinmetz's Quest to Free the Church from Amnesia
How the legendary Reformation scholar sought to regain the church's identity from the past.
What Is Church Attendance Like During Christmastime? New Data From LifeWay Research
Most Americans attend church during the Christmas season, and many would come if invited.
Beyond Fight or Flight: $1 Million Reveals How Christians Cope with Persecution in 30 Countries
Under Caesar's Sword conference in Rome explores strategies in 100 beleaguered communities.
‘I Am Called a Cult Leader. I Really Don’t Care.’
How one of the world’s most beloved worship songs reportedly helped to fuel spiritual abuse at Wayne Jolley’s The Gathering International.
Vintage Church Fights to Stay Open Amidst Neighbor Complaints and Criminal Summons
A church in New Orleans has filed suit because its pastor has been issued a criminal summons for the church being too loud.
Report Details Why Gospel for Asia Lost ECFA Membership
Longtime board member releases documents on missions agency’s troubled management.
Pastors and Pews Vastly Disagree on Discipleship Success
On behalf of The Navigators and NavPress, Barna Group studies the state of Protestant spiritual growth.
Don’t Call Him Kanye’s Pastor
Rich Wilkerson Jr., a Pentecostal church-planter with famous friends, gets his own reality show.

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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