Church Life+Ministry

Quotation Marks
"Comments on suicide bombing, Islam in prisons, and preaching about hell"
Go Figure
Americans continue to give to religious groups following September 11
Skating on Church Pipes
Skateboard ministries provide youth with ramps and a sermon
Farm Boy Makes Good
Robert Schuller's story is a distillation of his gospel.
September 11 Prompts Sober Missions Thinking
Christians have to seriously consider whether to go abroad because of dangerous elements
Double Jeopardy
"Former Taliban hostages Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer talk about the risks they took, the imprisonment they suffered, and their hopes to return to 'the hardest place on Earth.'"
Cuba No Es Libre
"Methodist church members visit Cuba without a permit and face fines up to $7,500 each"
Seat Belt Salvation
Connecticut asks pastors to tell their congregations to buckle up
Banning Banns
Recent battles have led several pastors to suggest greater separation between church and state in matrimonial issues
From Afghanistan Aid Workers to Hostages of the Taliban
"Excerpts from Prisoners of Hope, the book by Dayna Curry and Heather Mercer with Stacy Mattingly"
Bills Would Unmuzzle Churches in Politics
Legislation would allow houses of worship to directly engage in politics without losing tax-exempt status
Benke Suspended for 'Syncretism' after 9/11 Event
Interfaith prayer exposes divisions in LCMS
Israel Deports American Christian Who Helped Sick Palestinian Children
Government says Jonathan Miles was in country illegally, but Light to the Nations founder denies accusation.
How to Build Homes Without Putting Up Walls
"Habitat for Humanity strives to keep its Christian identity—a tricky task, when everybody wants to join."
Keeping the Faith
How other Christian organizations stay true to their mission.
Evangelism of the Hammer
How Habitat's Christian identity gets translated in Costa Rica
From the Fringe to the Fold
The Scottish Bible Society offers cash to performers who use arts festival to spread gospel
Quotation Marks
"Comments on Christians in public schools, archaeology, and filming fiery martyrdom scenes"
Martin Burnham Went Out Serving With Gladness
"Families, church eager for reunion with Gracia today"
’God Was Good to Us Every Single Day of Our Captivity’
Gracia Burnham speaks after being reunited with her family in Kansas

Top Story May 5, 2024

Conservative Methodists, Unite
Conservative Methodists, Unite
After this week’s UMC votes on LGBTQ issues, African Methodists should join American conservatives in the new Global Methodist denomination.

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