Church Life+Ministry

Here’s What Happens When Christmas Falls on a Sunday
Just 1 in 10 churches will cancel worship services this December 25.
Compassion: 145,000 Children Could Lose Sponsorship by Christmas
Christian charity's largest country, India, no longer lets it transfer money. And now it's run out.
Died: Thomas Oden, Methodist Theologian Who Found Classical Christianity
His contribution to theology: nothing new. And that's what made him famous.
Jo Saxton Q+A: What's Holding Women Back?
Why she’s passionate about empowering female leaders.
Why One Standing Rock Pastor Won't Preach About the Pipeline
Tonya White Mountain lives out the Christian call to be a peacemaker.
A Journey as Old as Humanity Itself
What’s behind our timeless fascination with religious pilgrimage?
Sibling Rivalry: From Childhood to the Church
Will they—or will we—ever stop fighting?
The CallingEpisode 32|37min
How to Be Faithfully Creative in a Post-Christian World
According to Mike Cosper, we can still strike a balance between fearless art and steadfast witness.
The Church Is Not a Single-Parent Family
Remembering the spiritual mothers of our faith.
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Should Your Favorite Ministry Become a ‘Church’?
Why more parachurch groups are telling the US government they’re not like other nonprofits.
The Title IX Lives of Christian Colleges
Why CCCU schools are split on claiming one of their legal rights.
Gleanings: December 2016
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our December issue).
My Missionary Great-Grandfather Led Me to Christ
But only after I went to Japan in search of his life story.
The Grace of Church Discipline
We do no one any favors if we ignore or downplay core beliefs.
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My Home Has ‘Murder’ in Its Name
How Russell Jeung met Jesus among the Southeast Asian gangs of Oakland.
Jesus Wants an Awkward Thanksgiving Dinner
Why extending the table involves an uncomfortable hospitality.
History Shows Us Why Being Evangelical Matters
Evangelicalism yesterday helps us embrace the label today.
In Memory: The Man Who Brought Harmony to Billy Graham’s Ministry
Music director Cliff Barrows served for decades with a peaceful spirit and joyful song.
The Challenge of Defending the Faith in the Inner City
Traditional apologetics has struggled to address the theological issues of my urban community.
The Bigger Story Behind Jen Hatmaker
The benefits and challenges of women’s ministry in the age of bestsellers, viral blog posts, and inspirational conferences.

Top Story May 18, 2024

AI Preachers and Teachers? No Thanks, Say Most Americans.
AI Preachers and Teachers? No Thanks, Say Most Americans.
American Bible Society study finds majority don’t trust technology with spiritual matters.

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