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Goodbye, Mars Hill: Mark Driscoll's Multisite Empire Will Sell Properties and Dissolve
(UPDATED) New Year begins with 11 independent congregations taking on new names.
Is Gospel Amnesia Creating a Third Great Schism?
Andrew Walker and Robin Parry seek wisdom from the Christian past to heal modern-day church divisions.
Mark Labberton: This Is the Best of Times for Following Jesus
The Fuller Seminary president sees the church’s moment of cultural exile as a moment of incredible opportunity.
Bright Lights, Big Cities
Shifting demographics broaden opportunities for urban and suburban Christians.
When We Don't Get A Happy Ending
Even when our lives don't go as we had hoped, not all hope is lost.
How to Not Screw Up Your Life
Three strategies to avoid a spiritual implosion.
All My Children Are ‘My Own’
The theological significance of adoption language.
Why Nigerian Health Officials Turned to a Megachurch Pastor When Ebola Struck
Outbreak highlights African views about God’s healing power.
My First American Halloween
Finding cultural nuance in the Christian trick-or-treating debate.
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Does My Local Church Have Authority to Declare That I Am Not a Christian?
A new Lifeway survey found that 9 in 10 evangelicals say no. Here's how Christian leaders responded.
Why We Still Go To Church
It's inconvenient and inefficient and sometimes doesn't even feel spiritual. But I'm glad we keep showing up.
Hope for Women in Hell
Rescued from the sex trade, Anny Donewald now seeks to rescue others.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
How do you get over the hurt when people leave your church?
Sex and Sunday School
A Small Talk Guest Post by Megan Hill
The Softer Face of Calvinism
Reformed theology is more irenic and diverse than you think, says theologian Oliver Crisp.
Confession Leads to Reconciliation Leads to Community
An interview with Mae Elise Cannon and Soong-Chan Rah about their new book, Forgive Us.
Why Do We Still Need Women’s Conferences?
Q cofounder explains the purpose behind gathering as women.
A Word Can Be Worth a Thousand Pictures
Why the pulpit—and not the screen—still belongs at the center of our churches.
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My Immigration Status: Beloved
In Christ I am more than the ‘crime’ I committed at age 5.

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The Miracle of the Ear
The Miracle of the Ear
Speech was not God’s only miracle at Pentecost. The Spirit also gave the gift of understanding, overcoming division and contempt.

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