Church Life+Ministry

Ebola and the Clean Water Crisis
How Christian orgs in Africa are shifting from development to emergency relief to help fight the outbreak.
The Case Against 'Radical' Christianity
Michael Horton's message to restless believers: Stay put, and build the church.
Powers in the Hood
It takes more than good intentions to do urban ministry—it requires spiritual armor.
Christine Caine, Liberty University to Launch ‘Lean In’-Type Program for Christian Women
Propel calls on the church to equip and validate working women.
The Right Way to Think About Giving to the Poor
Theologian Gary Anderson shows how acts of charity embody faith in the goodness of God and his creation.
All Men Should Be Farmers
A satirical take on Christian gender roles.
My Non-Christian Best Friend
How a pair of interfaith friends acknowledge their differences and still love one another.
When Missions Opportunities Aren’t Pretty
The topics that make us uncomfortable can spur the church to action.
Shelve Your Passions
Passion is a wonderful thing. But it should not be the sole means by which we discern calling.
Why Pastors Don't Get Political
Pastors often loathe to weigh in on controversial topics. There are reasons.
Why A Little Denomination Hopping Is Not A Bad Thing
Although sometimes frowned upon, experience with other Christian traditions may be just what we need right now.
Study: Where Are the Women Leading Evangelical Organizations?
That's the mystery the Gender Parity Project, whose results debut this weekend, sets out to solve.
Slammed in the Spirit
Hope for a Christian blogosphere that focuses more on God than each other.
A Sobering Mercy
The second time I surrendered to Christ, I was on a dirt road with no memory of how I had arrived there.
How to Steward the Power of Marriage
What family breakdown and spiritual friendship have taught me about the family of God.
Why Can't Men Be Friends?
Men and women alike increasingly say they are lonely. It doesn't have to be this way.
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The Heart of the Gendercide Problem
What the church can do to address the issues underlying global violence against women.
Confusions Abounding
Asian Americans cannot be pigeonholed.
Jesus Loves the Little Children… But I Don’t
A childless millennial’s quest to become a “kid person.”
Table Manners: Why We Take Communion Every Week
It's a meal that often divides us. It needn't be that way.

Top Story May 19, 2024

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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