Church Life+Ministry

Theologian of the Spirit
Calvin was no charismatic, but he was closer to it than some Reformed people readily admit.
Man of the Bible
When it comes to careful exegesis and consistent theological systems, Calvin set the bar high.
Amiable Impasse
Charitable Catholic/evangelical dialogue snags on imputation, authority.
Calvin's Biggest Mistake
Why he assented to the execution of Michael Servetus.
The Reluctant Reformer
Calvin would have preferred the library carrel to the pulpit.
John Calvin: Comeback Kid
Why the 500-year-old Reformer retains an enthusiastic following today.
Vacationing with the Pagans
Watching the Beatles in fast-forward reminded me of just how far we've come in four decades.
A Unifying Vocation
Why development work and gospel work cannot be put asunder.
How the ELCA Left the Great Tradition for Liberal Protestantism
There is no authoritative biblical or theological guidance in the church. There are only many voices.
Career Counseling in Church
More congregations launch job-search programs for the unemployed.
Why Churchless Christianity Doesn't Work
Kevin DeYoung defends the institutional church.
The Accidental Anglican
On his journey from Calvary Chapel through the Vineyard, the emerging church, the Alpha Course, and now the Anglican Mission in America, Todd Hunter has remained tightly focused on evangelism.
Shuttle Mission to Include Missionary History
Astronaut plans to take a piece of a plane used by Nate Saint, who was slain in Ecuador in 1956.
A Pretty Good Religion
Be wary of anyone who starts praising Christianity.
Sending Slowdown
Recession reduces appointment of missionaries but not applications.
Who Is the Fellowship?
It's no theocratic cabal, say two participants in the Congressional Prayer Groups.
Sounds of Silence
Banned Methodist hymn sing indicates Fiji church-state conflict is worsening.
The Case for Christendom
A renewed sense of Christian culture could be the key to younger evangelicals' angst.
ELCA Approves Leaders in Same-Sex Relationships (Updated)
Unlike yesterday's 2/3 vote approving a sexuality statement, resolutions today needed only a simple majority.
Here We Are to Worship
Six principles that might bring a truce to the age-old tension between tradition and popular culture.

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