Church Life+Ministry

Confronting the COVID-19 Virus: An ER Doctor’s Thoughts
Now that we are in crisis, it’s time to stop listening to every blog and twitter account with an opinion and instead look to those who have the training and expertise to combat the epidemic.
Our April Issue: Behind the Scenes
Honoring the hidden heroes of our past can start right now.
Medium Matters
Like Christians of old, we’re embracing the new.
What Now When We Can't Meet? Putting the Mission into Missional
Start by mobilizing your church to meet small and serve big!
Whatever Your Secret Sins, the Psalms Will Give You the Courage to Come Clean
Hiding from God (and neighbor) is dehumanizing, but honest prayer and confession bring healing and freedom.
Let Bible Reading Get Back to Basics
The best tools and strategies are deceptively simple.
The ‘Over There’ Era of Missions Is Over
Nowadays, the Western church needs to send ambassadors to its own culture.
Youth Ministry Needs Less Fun and More Joy
The collapse of an older, activities-driven model has created room for a gospel-centered alternative.
Five Books That Capture the Blessings of Getting Older
Chosen by Michelle Van Loon, author of "Becoming Sage: Cultivating Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality in Midlife" (Moody Publishers).
Faith Over Fear? No, It’s Political Ideology that Keeps People Unafraid of COVID-19
Before the coronavirus hit, conservative Protestant churchgoers were least concerned about a future pandemic.
A Christian Response to Racism in the Year of Coronavirus
Fear and emotions can also be drivers for unhelpful behaviors, such as panic and self-destruction.
Coronavirus and the Church: CT’s Best News and Advice
Wisdom from Singapore, Spain, Italy, Korea, Brazil, Martin Luther, BSF, Tish Harrison Warren, Screwtape, and more.
Ntnl Day of Prayer—Words from NAE's Walter Kim, SBC's Ronnie Floyd, AoG's Doug Clay
On this day of prayer, let’s call God’s people to pray throughout the nation.
A Different Kind of Calling: Spiritual Disciplines in Uncertain Times
Spiritual disciplines matter all the time, but we need to be reminded of that in tumultuous times.
When your Church Can’t Meet, Gather your Family for Worship: How to Have a Family Worship Experience at Home
Whether you are a parent, a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or friendly neighbor, you can still gather together for a worship experience.
Bethlehem Christians Bear Burden of Israel’s Coronavirus Crackdown
Given the Church of the Nativity closure and self-quarantine of tourists—including 13 Alabama Baptists—locals fear the economy won't be resurrected by Easter.
The Church, the Vulnerable, and Responding Well to the Coronavirus
A church in search of the vulnerable and isolated is an irresistible force for good and a worthy witness to the grace of God.
COVID-19 Forces Hundreds of Bible Study Fellowship Classes Online
From Singapore to Seattle, the traditionally internet-shy ministry has moved 35,000 BSF participants to videoconferencing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Derwin Gray's Do's & Don'ts of Preaching during the Coronavirus Pandemic
As pastors, who are called to shepherd God’s flock, and who are also called to bless the culture we inhabit, how do we respond to this crisis from the pulpit? 
This Is My Body, Prepackaged for You
Coronavirus sparks demand for double-sealed communion.

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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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