Church Life+Ministry

Developing Good Development
10 principles to guide your church's next mission project.
In the Aftermath of a Kidnapping
The South Korean missionary movement seeks to mature without losing its zeal.
Short-Term Troubles
Lessons from the South Korean kidnappings in Afghanistan.
Missions Isn't Safe
Let's not learn the wrong lessons from the South Korean kidnappings.
Praise and Dismay for Senate Scrutiny of Ministries' Finances
While some cheer inquiry into alleged misuses of church funds, others fear government intrusion.
Episcopal Bishops in Pa. Suspended, Warned
Philadelphia's liberal bishop accused of protecting abuser; Pittsburgh's conservative bishop warned against abandonment as diocese changes constitution.
Senate Committee Investigating Six Major Ministries
Sen. Grassley probes "possible misuse of donations" to Benny Hinn, Joyce Meyer, and others.
Bowing to Kigali
Importing orthodoxy—and cultural baggage.
Q&A: Kay Warren
Learning to live in three worlds.
Getting Back on Course
It's time to return to the priority of evangelism.
Pastor Charged with Criminal Discrimination
Finland's courts step in after visiting pastor refuses to lead service with a woman.
From Hand Out to Hand Up
Three Arkansas entrepreneurs are helping build Rwanda's largest bank for the poorest of the poor.
First woman to lead Texas Baptist group
A former missionary to Japan narrowly defeats a West Texas pastor.
Surrendering at Church—to the Cops
A Memphis church welcomes fugitives who come to turn themselves in.
Q&A: Leith Anderson
The new president of the National Association of Evangelicals speaks about galvanizing evangelicals, immigration, and the challenges ahead.
Taking Revival to the World
Australia's largest and most influential church extends its reach to London, Paris, and Kiev.
Am I Growing Yet?
What a disappointed "fully devoted follower of Jesus" should be looking for.
Haggard Reprimanded
Former president of the NAE told to stop seeking financial support.
Too Many Churches?
Communities are feeling the squeeze of rapid church growth.
Filling in the Blanks
A revised tax form should make nonprofit organizations more transparent.

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Was Paul a Slave?
Was Paul a Slave?
The surprising argument that Saul of Tarsus was born into bondage.

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