Church Life+Ministry

Giving Spirit
These 10 cities have the highest rate of residents who volunteer in religious venues.
The Benevolent Big Box
The Storehouse offers discount prices for rebuilding neighborhoods.
Costly Commitment
In wake of abductions, Korean Christians take heavy criticism.
What To Do About Nukes
You may not be as powerless as you think.
Crop of Concerns
Farm bill draws out Christian reformers worried about subsidies.
Passports Postponed
New requirements complicate missionary plans.
Promises, Promises
How to really build a 'great society.'
South Korean Politicians Blame U.S. for Taliban Hostages
Korean officials seek direct negotiations with kidnappers.
After Taliban Kills Two Hostages, South Korea Pleads for Compromise
As another deadline passes, Taliban abductors make threats and Afghanistan warns of military action.
Glocal Church Ministry
Bob Roberts has an idea that may change American congregations, if not the world.
Love Covers—or Discovers?
Every cat knows some things need to be buried.
Grace—That's So Sick
The church seems to be an embarrassment to everyone except its Lord.
Sorrow But No Regrets
My life in the troubled, redemptive church.
Reasonable Cause
Southern Baptists debate the role of their Message in hiring, firing.
Missions That Heal
Ministering across the wealth divide means giving up our savior complex.
Assemblies of God head steps down early
Thomas Trask has led denomination since 1993, but term was to conclude in two years.
Honest Ecumenism, Again
As we said in 2000, the Vatican's statement on the nature of the church is a step forward, not backward, for Christian unity.
The Passivity Of American Christians
The myths that are intimidating those who hold forth a biblical heritage, and what can be done about them.
First Church of Prosperidad
Arlene Sanchez Walsh on the African-style prosperity gospel right in our backyards--in immigrant Latino churches.
Gospel Riches
Africa's rapid embrace of prosperity Pentecostalism provokes concern--and hope.

Top Story April 28, 2024

India Says It Has a Border Crisis. Christians Say the Solution Will Divide Them.
India Says It Has a Border Crisis. Christians Say the Solution Will Divide Them.
The government plans to close its porous border with Myanmar to boost security, separating ethnic groups that straddle the boundary.

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