Four working pastors—Latino, Asian, black, and white—respond to the bracing thesis of United by Faith. A CT forum with Noel Castellanos, Bill Hybels, Soong-Chan Rah, Frank Reid.

The biblical case.

Iraq's endangered church looks to Western fellowship for help.

It's dangerous and lonely to be an Iraqi Christian—at home or in exile.

A Christian who left the Worldwide Church of God before it turned orthodox says the Living Church of God isn't responsible for Terry Ratzmann's rampage.

State governments increasingly regulate church potlucks.

German evangelist bolsters Nigerian reconciliation efforts.

What Pentecostals and mainliners can learn from each other.

Overseas, the buck's bang has been reduced to a whimper, forcing missionaries to raise more money at home to do the same work.

Missionaries face a choice: Pay up or get out of Kenya.

Eugene Peterson talks about lies and illusions that destroy the church.

Even as Jesus loves all human beings, he will judge all human works.

But can Via Media approach continue to keep the churches together?

Europe's most secular country rediscovers its Christian roots.

Withdrawal request welcomed, but some wish statement had been stronger.

U.S. and Canada churches asked to "voluntarily withdraw" from panel.

World Vision's founder led a tragic and inspiring life.

World Vision has become an international force—and a partner with the poor.

How the torch of racial reconciliation, once carried by Christian civil-rights workers, is now being held by faith-based organizations.