Church Life+Ministry

The Hands of Jason Bateman and the Hands of Christ
A body double reflects on how a movie set reminds him of church ministry.
Here Come the Radicals!
David Platt, Francis Chan, Shane Claiborne, and now Kyle Idleman are dominating the Christian best-seller lists by attacking our comfortable Christianity. But is 'radical faith' enough?
It Takes a Church to Raise a Child
How my community taught me the true cost of parenthood.
Argentine Evangelicals Say Bergoglio as Pope Francis Is 'Answer to Our Prayers'
First Latin American pope offers opportunity to 'rethink differences' and 'join hands in mission.'
No GRACE in Sexual Abuse Investigation of Missionary Kids
Reviewing decades-old abuse allegations isn't simple, as firing by Baptist missions agency shows.
A Pope for All Christians
Why believers of all stripes should care about the new head of the Catholic Church.
Our Born-Again Virgin Bachelor
Exploring America's obsession with virginity.
The New President of Fuller Seminary's Vision for Shaping 100 Denominations and 70 Countries
An exclusive interview with Mark Labberton on being a Berkeley pastor, learning from Global South leaders, and the prospects of an online M.Div.
The Quest for a Bigger, Better, Cuter Pregnancy
In an age of gender reveal cakes and ultrasound parties, it's not enough to just be pregnant anymore.
Doing an Inverted 180 on Colorado's Dead Forests
How Barry Clark saw opportunity for beauty and business in his destroyed landscape.
Spirituality Starts in the Pews
You can't search for God in isolation from the institutional church, says Lillian Daniel.
Jennifer Lawrence and the Idol of 'Keeping It Real'
Do Christians embrace authenticity too much?
The Future of Today's Christianity
We have news to offer that is good for us and our children's children.
She's a Person, Not a Uterus
Fighting women's global health disparities with dignity.
Live Tonight! Life and Justice Roundtable
Watch six leading thinkers discuss the call to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. Get a preview and reminder now.
60% of Congregations' Giving Not Keeping Up with Inflation
Study: Giving is up, but so are costs. Now lots of pastors are talking more about giving.
A Detroit School Where Jesus Is Head of the Class
Ernestine Sanders and Clark Durant attribute their school's success to its Christ-centered focus.
Catholics on the Evangelical Trail
George Weigel heralds an "Evangelical Catholicism" whose adherents strive to bring Jesus into every area of life.
Serious Catholics Are Evangelical
True Catholicism, says George Weigel, is about boldly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Americans Far More Connected to Local Church than Any Other Institution
Rasmussen finds local religious institutions rank first (54%), making local charities and recreational groups (12%) a distant second.

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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