Church Life+Ministry
A Fragile Faith of Devotion and Cynicism
Addie Zierman was a high-school prayer warrior who drifted away from the church. Her memoir describes an uncertain return.
Redeeming the 'Do What You Love' Mantra
The good news for Christians: When work is worship, we get to love it all.
Why We Don't Just Need Community, We Need Church
In our own sacred spaces and circles of friends, we can’t recreate the body of Christ.
Why Person-First Language Matters
Just because you know my daughter has Down syndrome doesn’t mean you know her.
Marriage, Divorce, and the Church: What do the stats say, and can marriage be happy?
Are Christian divorce rates the same, or even higher, than the rest of the population? Is a happy marriage possible?
The Poor Shall Inherit the Boards
Calling for more economic diversity in church leadership.
If a Brand-New Christian Women's Conference Goes Viral, Then What?
The story behind the success of the IF: Gathering.
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Why We Should Choose Church Anyway
Is the local church worth the trouble? What does Scripture have to say?
In Defense of the Christian Private School Bubble
Giving parents grace in a complex educational landscape.
How White Missionaries Helped Birth Modern-Day India
An Indian missionary tells fellow Christians to stop complaining and follow their forefathers' example.
Toxic Leaders in Our Ranks
New Army research could inform how the church fosters healthier, godlier leadership.
Birthmothers, the Unsung Heroes of the Adoption Movement
A new ministry is trying to change bad stereotypes.
What Should Worship Look Like? 3 Questions to Ask When Planning a Worship Service
We serve a God who is worthy of worship and praise, and we must wisely consider three factors in planning worship.
How I Beat Back the Darkness after Rape
I kept choosing life after being violated by my pastor.
Fraudbuster Barry Minkow Convicted of Cheating His Own Church Out of $3 Million
Already in prison, former conman turned watchdog for Christian ministries could now serve an extended sentence.
A Local Pastor Turned Public School Champion
Don Coleman, Richmond's newly elected school board chairman, wants more churches to adopt local, struggling schools.
God Doesn't Want Christian Clones
Are you following God or following someone else who’s following God?
Abortion Meets a New Generation
Progressive evangelicals can't tout social justice while side-stepping the sanctity of life.
The Top 10 This Is Our City Stories: Editor's Pick
And a bit of what our team learned along the way.
Top Story November 10, 2020
Why the NYC pastor’s goal is “to winsomely offend everybody.”
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