Church Life+Ministry

Arming in the Aftermath
Shooting spree at two churches prompts pastors to rethink security plans.
A Hole in Our Holism
Why evangelicals might be shy about sharing their faith.
Episcopal Headquarters Takes Steps to Remove Conservative Bishops
One has led a diocese out of the national Anglican body, two others are preparing to go.
Church Discipline on the Rise
Or maybe just lawsuits.
Please Do, and Please Don't
Suggestions for encouraging widows.
The Widow's Might
My husband's death forced me to change in ways I never wanted to.
TULIP Blooming
Southern Baptist seminaries re-introduce Calvinism to a wary denomination.
The Middle East's Faithful Are Breathing Fine
A response to David Aikman.
Baptists Serve Kenya's Displaced After Post-Election Violence
Nearly 600 dead in clashes, and more than 250,000 ousted from homes.
Caste Down
Commission's decision imperils benefits for Christian Dalits.
Air Support
Kenya's MAF director reports on evacuation and supply efforts.
India’s Burning Issue
Conversions in Orissa—and the violent reaction against them—highlight tension in India's not-so-dead caste system.
Technology and the Gospel
Phyllis Tickle, Brian McLaren, and others weigh in on worship and evangelism in a plugged-in age.
Rethinking Church in an Emergent Salon
Rising from the Ashes asks about the impact of alternative worship on the mainline church.
The Megachurch Primaries
How the leading Democratic candidates are trying to win evangelical votes.
The Church M.B.A.
Villanova launches a business degree for clergy.
Brotherhood Mutual Denies Insurance to Pro-Gay Church
Company says stance is too risky.
The Lima Bean Gospel
The Good News is so much bigger than we make it out to be.
Is Life Worth Living Before Death?
Dwelling in the Holy Land has become a curse for many of its inhabitants.
Gospel Talk
Entire area Young Life staff out after evangelism mandate.

Top Story April 20, 2024

Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
Died: Mandisa, ‘Overcomer’ Singer and American Idol Star
The Grammy-winning artist was found dead at her home in Nashville at age 47.

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