Church Life+Ministry

The Story-Telling City Planner: Ebony Walden Infuses Poetry and Place
The Charlottesville leader believes Christians should be 'the 'most' involved, interacting, and creative' neighbors of all.
Another Kind of Christian Witness at Chick-fil-A
Franchise owner Erik Devriendt doesn't have much to say about the recent imbroglio over Dan Cathy's comments. He just wants to help local refugees.
Gospel Goes Global
Soul Children choirs are popping up everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.
Why Divorce Calls Children's Existence into Question
If we truly are social animals, nullifying a family has implications.
In Lansdale as It Is in Heaven: My City's Glocal Hope
Pastor J. R. Briggs discerns spiritual longing in his city's monuments.
The Other Iranian Revolution
In 'godless' eastern Germany, Iranian refugees surprise pastors with their interest in Christianity.
The Sacraments of Place
To break the cycle of ideology in the church, try "going local."
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the May issue.
Should We Stop Asking Jesus Into Our Hearts?
Doubting our salvation and false assurance are both exacerbated by the clichéd ways in which we speak about the gospel.
Building a Beloved Community around Persons with Disabilities
North Street Community seeks to embed the marginalized in Durham, North Carolina's common life.
Episcopal Church Approves Same-Sex Blessing Rites
The move comes after Presbyterians and Methodists retained the denominations' definition of marriage as between a man and a woman.
A Season of Change at Christianity Today
Here's what's in the works this summer.
Should Pastors Be Guaranteed Job Security?
Observers weigh in.
A MASH Unit for Grief: A Support Center Reaches the 'Incoming Wounded' of Long Beach
Nurse Susan Beeney estimates that each year, 40,000 of her neighbors are facing profound loss. What her nonprofit is doing to heal their wounds.
Should Churches Display the American Flag in Their Sanctuaries?
Observers weigh in on patriotic piety.
In Philadelphia, a Pastor Turned Business Owner and Accidental Arts Patron
How Paul Stone revived one factory and opened it to his neighbors.
Insurance Carrier Orders Church How to Treat Sex Offenders
Oregon congregation protests requirements it must meet in order to stay insured.
Failure To Report Love Offerings Was Tax Evasion, Rules Fourth Circuit
North Carolina pastors claimed they didn't report $2.5 million because they believed love offerings were untaxable.
The Church's Domain
Faith-based website endings like .church and .bible likely to join .com and .org in URLs.
Faith Healing: How Local Churches Are Stepping into Health Care's Gaps
The innovative Congregational Health Network in Memphis relies on local congregations to take care of their members.

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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