Church Life+Ministry

The CallingEpisode 24|40min
When Charles Stanley’s Marriage Ended, Prayer Was His Lifeline
Even after 40 years of ministry, the Southern Baptist luminary still starts and ends every day on his knees.
Randy Alcorn: God Wants You to Find Your Happy Place
Why happiness and holiness don’t have to be in conflict.
My Search for a Truly 'Creative' Church
What a 7-month tour through nearly 20 congregations taught me about God's imaginative people.
When Modern Medicine Becomes a False God
A doctor reflects on what healthcare can—and can’t—accomplish.
The Value of Friends Who Don’t Look, Think, or Vote Like You Do
When you limit your social circles, you limit your opportunities to grow.
Art Advocates
A snapshot of Christian witness in the world (as it appeared in our October issue).
Gleanings: October 2016
Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our October issue).
Manga Mania
The Japanese Bible series has sold more than the Jesus Storybook Bible. So why is it not taking off in Japan?
Jimmy Carter: Pursuing an Arc of Reconciliation
The former president has a new hope for racial justice—starting with the church.
The New Baptist Covenant: Will It Work?
Jimmy Carter's attempt to unite Baptists may be a bridge too far for some.
The Other 'Christianity Today'
Learning from our fundamentalist predecessor.
A Decade of Change
The Future of the Church Is Analog, Not Digital
New communications technology lets us preach to millions. It’s time to unplug most of it.
The CallingEpisode 23|41min
Sho Baraka: Black Communities' Problems Need Black Theology's Solutions
For this "solutionary," white evangelicalism only gets us so far.
How Uncensored Storytelling Helped Cincinnati Churchgoers to See Their Real Neighbors
What started as a pastor's unorthodox 'community outreach' is now bringing strangers together in the name of narrative.
How Methodists Invented Your Kid's Grape Juice Sugar High
The weird story behind the church's go-to communion wine substitute.
Stop Snacking on ‘Scripture McNuggets’
A Bible expert diagnoses the bad habits that keep us from feasting on God’s Word.
Three Theological Reasons Why We Can't Afford Not to Pray for Each Other
Classic doctrines that show us why we must intercede for Christians who are struggling with sin.
Coffee: The Beverage That Fuels the Church
How the church has transformed a cup of joe into a universal display of hospitality.
'Praying for Our Candidates' During a Hostile Election
We asked pastors how they've been praying for America's office-seekers. Here's what they had to say.

Top Story May 20, 2024

A New Era of AI Is Here, and the Church Is Not Ready
A New Era of AI Is Here, and the Church Is Not Ready
In the uncanny valley of the shadow of data, we should fear no evil—and prepare for a very different future.

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