Church Life+Ministry

Model Minorities: Welcome to the Church
But stay away from our daughters. A guest post by Romesh Wijesooriaya
Introducing My Blog Series on Race
A dozen women and men have contributed essays related to racial reconciliation in the evangelical church.
No Such Thing as 'Other People's Problems'
How the church can help develop a 'we' culture for the next generation.
Hey, Christian Youth: It Gets Better
Why have the perks of faithful adulthood become our best-kept secret?
The Church Deserves Better than Ugly Decorations
Neither Granny’s castoffs nor HGTV trends belong in church buildings.
Three Views: Would Jesus Hang Out in a Strip Club?
Testing the boundaries of outreach evangelism.
Why Singles Belong in Church Leadership
Unmarried ministers offer a unique understanding of devotion to Christ alone.
Not Another Charity Case
Violence against women calls for an immediate, institution-wide response from Christians.
Meet the Failed Pastor Who Ministers to Other Failed Pastors
J. R. Briggs sympathizes with church leaders who don't live up to expectations.
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How to Avoid the Church's 'Hero Culture'
Chuck DeGroat reveals his strategy for spiritual health while ministering to difficult people.
Why Pastors Should Preach About Body Image
Our obsession with appearance has theological ramifications for both women and men.
6 Crowdfunding Myths for Christians to Consider
Online fundraising can be a great ministry resource… if done right.
Four Questions I Have About Transgender Identity
Struggling to love my neighbors in grace and truth.
Should Pastors Stop Saying, 'the Bible Says'?
Andy Stanley challenges one of Billy Graham’s favorite phrases. Experts weigh in.
Andy Stanley: Assume People Are Biblically Illiterate (But Not Dumb)
The North Point pastor says the way we teach Scripture can undermine evangelism.
Finding Hope for an Often-Fatal Genetic Disorder
Rather than hide in pain, trisomy 18 parents take to the web to celebrate life.
My Bright Sadness
Coaching an urban youth swim team requires deeper capacities for sadness and hope.
Secondhand Suffering: The Grief We Often Overlook
As the church rallies in times of tragedy, let’s also help the helpers.As the church rallies in times of tragedy, let’s not forget to help the helpers.
An Explosion of Joy
What it means to be the apostolic church.
Good Sex Comes to Those Who Wait?
Hook-up sex v. married sex: A warning about incentivizing abstinence with personal pleasure.

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