Church Life+Ministry

Egypt's Pope Shenouda III Dead at 88
Coptic Orthodox leader was one of the world's most revered Christians.
The Evangelistic Question That Died
Fewer people are thinking about whether they will go to heaven after death.
Persecution in VBS Materials: How Much Information is Too Much for Children?
A new kids' curriculum adds a different focus.
Church that Chose Mission Over Mortgage Exits Bankruptcy
Record numbers of churches are losing their facilities.
Tsunami Aftermath: Second Chances in Japan
One year after disaster, sacrificial giving gains churches new credibility.
The Church Is the Solution? Show Me the Stats
Why I haven't changed my mind on fighting poverty and the job of the church.
The Local Church's Neighbors Are Everywhere
The church isn't just a network of institutions trying to stretch across the globe.
Poverty Has Many Enemies
The solution does not require a choice between individuals and institutions.
The Biggest Poverty-Fighting Tool: Job Creation
Employment for the poor restores their dignity and keeps them off their knees.
We Can't Do Everything
But we can change systems to protect the poor, and that requires cooperation on all fronts.
What Do You Mean by Poverty?
Overcoming poverty is possible and proven. But superficiality has paralyzed the church.
Focus on Solving the Poverty of the Soul
Our aid to the poor should always address their area of greatest need.
Christians Really Do Reduce Poverty
Government change often can't get to the root of the problem of poverty. The church does.
Your Church Is Too Safe
Why following Christ turns the world upside-down.
Sailing into the Storm: Philip Ryken and D. Michael Lindsay on the Challenges in Christian Higher Education
College presidents discuss the relevance of Christian higher education, the theological issues facing Christian universities, and more.
City Shuts Down Church Club
Gang outreach slammed as dangerous business.
Little Colleges That Could
How five small Christian schools are adapting to the new environment.
The Missing Factor in Higher Education
How Christian universities are unique, and how they can stay that way.
John Stott: A Uniter and a Divider
A new biography portrays both the evangelist's triumphs and his frustrations.
Why Ash Wednesday Belongs out of the Church and out on the Streets
We suspect that penitence is usually done best when one joins in a community.

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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