Church Life+Ministry

Mosques in Middle America: The Next Christian Response to Islam
The strain of religious diversity tests Christians' own principles.
'The Gospel Makes the Everyday Possible'
70-year old Duke theologian Stanley Hauerwas explains his new memoir, addresses his critics, and explains why he says, 'We're all congregationalists now.'
Facing Lutheranism's Crisis of Authority
Seven theologians call North American Lutheranism back to the Word and the Lutheran confessions.
Delegates Denied
U.S. immigration officials hamper Christian gatherings.
And Glenn Beck Shall Lead Them
Dobson, Land, Falwell Jr., and other evangelicals follow Glenn Beck's call for national renewal.
The Tricky H-Word
Or, how to be a truly ironic hipster.
Before We Were Hipsters
How Christians of the past 50 years have garnered countercultural street cred.
Hipster Faith
To remain relevant, many evangelical pastors are following the lead of hipster trendsetters. So what happens when 'cool' meets Christ?
Beck Wants to Lead, But Will Evangelicals Follow?
Once uncomfortable with Mitt Romney, evangelicals appear mixed on Glenn Beck.
The Refugee Pastor That Could
As a teen growing up in Tennessee, Chansamone Saiyasak vowed to return to Thailand. And he did—with remarkable results.
Scholars and 'Snake-Handlers'
Society of Biblical Literature accused of evangelical pandering—and secular bias.
Convocation Inaugurates New Lutheran Body
Righteously disaffected from ELCA progressivism, the new North American seeks to be faithful to the creeds, the canon, and its congregations.
A Little Raising of Hands
How the Pentecostal World Conference compares to your average evangelical conference.
Are Muslims the Enemy?
Some activists argue that the proposed mosque in New York City should move because Muslims remind us of terrorists. Plus, many defend the President's Christian faith.
The Answered Prayers of Robert Park
Christian activist imprisoned by North Korea speaks out as Jimmy Carter brings home friend Aijalon Gomes.
Dinesh D'Souza to Lead NYC's King's College
Appointment of author and speaker prompts the questions: How Catholic is he? And how Protestant is the Campus Crusade–affiliated school?
The Duct Tape Solution
In “Be Very Afraid,"' sociologist Robert Wuthnow explains how Americans typically respond to fear.
How to Become a Successful Religion
A marketing consultant advises early church leaders.
God's Word for Each Person—Worldwide
Should Christians continue to smuggle Bibles into China?
Clark Pinnock Dies at 73
From biblical inerrancy to open theism, the systematic theologian was not afraid to change his mind.

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Pastors Will Try to Spare South Africa’s Tense Elections from Violence
Pastors Will Try to Spare South Africa’s Tense Elections from Violence
Oscar Siwali is mobilizing conflict mediators as the country goes to the polls. He only wishes his organization could train more.

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