Church Life+Ministry

The Fight for Egypt's Future
Coptic Christians test new strategies to thrive in an Islamist Egypt.
Works and Words: Why You Can't Preach the Gospel with Deeds
And why it's important to say so.
Business Is the Church's Business
It's wrong to elevate an ecclesiastical elite over the money-making members of the body of Christ.
Evangelicalism's Youthful Romance
From junior-high camp gimmicks to sexperiments.
Southern Presbyterians Lose Third of Members, But Amicably
(Updated) Mississippi and Tropical Florida presbyteries avoid acrimony often seen when conservative churches leave PC(USA) or other mainline denominations.
Black Church Barrios: African American Churches Adapt to Latino Neighbors
Shifting demographics necessitate a second look at historic churches' ministries.
Touched by Jesus: Healing Body and Soul
Healing and the Good News move in concert.
What Mama Heidi's World Looks Like in Mozambique
A picture of what Heidi Baker sees on a regular basis.
Miracles in Mozambique: How Mama Heidi Reaches the Abandoned
There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.
Helping Urbana Find Its Voice
Nikki Toyama-Szeto diversifies Intervarsity's student conference.
Should Churches Halt Missions Trips to Mexico?
Observers weigh in.
Church Sues Former Member for Online Criticisms
Oregon woman's blog alleges her former church commits spiritual abuse.
Sovereign Grace Ministries Relocating Headquarters to Kentucky
Ministry cites the economy as main factor in the decision; critic cites conflict over leader C. J. Mahaney.
Forced Out: Pastors' Fight and Flight
Research shows more than a quarter of pastors have been edged out of a church, regardless of denomination.
Church Held Liable for Youth Minister’s Deadly Decision
A 2009 accident left a 13-year-old boy dead after a youth minister let him drive.
Methodists Reach Across Historic Racial Boundaries with Communion Pact
Pact unites largely white United Methodist Church with five historically black denominations.
Nontraditional Believers Recover Christian Community
Renewal in the post-war Balkans comes from outside the God box.
Methodists Uphold Policy that Calls Homosexuality ‘Incompatible with Christian Teaching’
Delegates left key votes on gay clergy and same-sex marriage to Friday
United Methodists Vote to End Guaranteed Clergy Appointments
Clergy appointments have been guaranteed since the 1950s.
Subversive Kingdom
Living as agents of gospel transformation.

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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