Church Life+Ministry
Are Short-Term Missions Good Stewardship?
More than two million teens go on such trips every year, and giving may exceed that given to long-term missionaries. But is short-term ministry built to last?
The Pentecostal Gold Standard
After 50 years in ministry, Jack Hayford continues to confound stereotypes—all to the good.
U.S. Churches' Recognition of Independence Day Varies Widely
Patriotism takes center stage at some worship services, but others wary of "religifying" America.
Environmental Wager
Why evangelicals are—but shouldn't be—cool toward global warming.
Experts Warn Houses of Worship at Risk After Court Ruling
Eminent domain ruling could make churches, poor vulnerable.
Christianity Today News Briefs
Religious freedom in Vietnam and China, Messianic Jews in Israel, and Millard Fuller.
Promoting and Uniting European Evangelicals
Swimming against the current makes the European Evangelical Alliance's liaison to the E.U. feel alive.
Jesus and Justice
How Billy Graham tactfully led evangelicals on race at his first New York City crusade.
Uncertain Future
July 10 election could determine the church's status in this Muslim nation.
Study Questions Whether Short-Term Missions Make a Difference
Missionaries don't keep giving after they return; hosts prefer money to guests, Calvin sociologist finds.
Love in the Land of Enmity
The local joke is that Gaza is hell. But that doesn't seem to deter ministry there.
Christian Zionists Split Over Gaza Pullout
Some remain politically neutral.
Turkey's Protestants Face Wave of Attacks
Anti-missionary threats turn violent.
Banning Compassion
Buddhist radicals seek to curtail Christian witness.
Power Struggle Rocks Hollywood Presbyterian
Church fight pits venerable congregation against governing body.
Black Church Indifference Postpones Launch of Christian Churches Together
Some question whether another ecumenical group is necessary.
A Quirky and Vibrant Mosaic
Evangelicals are admired, mocked, praised, scorned—and all for good reason.
Top Story May 8, 2024
Amid the continued declines, Southern Baptists are celebrating back-to-back years of growth in worship attendance and baptism.
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