Church Life+Ministry

Scholars and 'Snake-Handlers'
Society of Biblical Literature accused of evangelical pandering—and secular bias.
Convocation Inaugurates New Lutheran Body
Righteously disaffected from ELCA progressivism, the new North American seeks to be faithful to the creeds, the canon, and its congregations.
A Little Raising of Hands
How the Pentecostal World Conference compares to your average evangelical conference.
Are Muslims the Enemy?
Some activists argue that the proposed mosque in New York City should move because Muslims remind us of terrorists. Plus, many defend the President's Christian faith.
The Answered Prayers of Robert Park
Christian activist imprisoned by North Korea speaks out as Jimmy Carter brings home friend Aijalon Gomes.
Dinesh D'Souza to Lead NYC's King's College
Appointment of author and speaker prompts the questions: How Catholic is he? And how Protestant is the Campus Crusade–affiliated school?
The Duct Tape Solution
In “Be Very Afraid,"' sociologist Robert Wuthnow explains how Americans typically respond to fear.
How to Become a Successful Religion
A marketing consultant advises early church leaders.
God's Word for Each Person—Worldwide
Should Christians continue to smuggle Bibles into China?
Clark Pinnock Dies at 73
From biblical inerrancy to open theism, the systematic theologian was not afraid to change his mind.
Q & A: Anne Rice on Following Christ Without Christianity
The tipping points behind the novelist's departure from the institutional church, and why she still reads D.A. Carson, Craig Keener, and N.T. Wright instead of 'Twilight.'
Urban Urgency
Missionaries follow migration to city centers.
Freedom? Yes! Mosque? No!
The issue isn't just freedom, say some champions of religious liberty.
Tears of a Journalist
Beth Moore can reach all kinds of people. Even me.
First Came the Bible
Four themes that characterize Beth Moore's teaching.
Why Women Want Moore
Homespun, savvy, and with a relentless focus on Jesus, Beth Moore has become the most popular Bible teacher in America.
The Future(s) of Missions
This year, four world missionary conferences are celebrating the Edinburgh meeting's centennial, but with distinctly different views of its legacy and future.
A Curious Saint
A new biography helps us sense what life was like for the "pretty weird" and highly influential Julian of Norwich.
What Is the Gospel Response to the Prop. 8 Decision?
Responses from Matthew Lee Anderson, Alan Chambers, Timothy George, Andreas Köstenberger, Dale Kuehne, Andrew Marin, Gerald McDermott, Scot McKnight, Jennifer Roback Morse, Jenell Williams Paris, Glenn Stanton, Sarah Sumner, and Mark Yarhouse.
The World's Prayer Guide
The latest edition of 'Operation World' spotlights a shifting global church.

Top Story May 18, 2024

AI Preachers and Teachers? No Thanks, Say Most Americans.
AI Preachers and Teachers? No Thanks, Say Most Americans.
American Bible Society study finds majority don’t trust technology with spiritual matters.

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