Church Life+Ministry

Longing to Be Heard
It's dangerous and lonely to be an Iraqi Christian—at home or in exile.
Armstrongism Is Wrong, But Not Murderous
A Christian who left the Worldwide Church of God before it turned orthodox says the Living Church of God isn't responsible for Terry Ratzmann's rampage.
Food Fights
State governments increasingly regulate church potlucks.
Healing a Sick Land'
German evangelist bolsters Nigerian reconciliation efforts.
Hand-Clapping in a Gothic Nave
What Pentecostals and mainliners can learn from each other.
Missionaries Pinched by Dollar's Decline
Overseas, the buck's bang has been reduced to a whimper, forcing missionaries to raise more money at home to do the same work.
Killer Taxes
Missionaries face a choice: Pay up or get out of Kenya.
Spirituality for All the Wrong Reasons
Eugene Peterson talks about lies and illusions that destroy the church.
Churchly Holiness: An Evangelical Response
Even as Jesus loves all human beings, he will judge all human works.
In Anglican Report, There's Something for Everyone, Once Again
But can Via Media approach continue to keep the churches together?
The French Reconnection
Europe's most secular country rediscovers its Christian roots.
Conservative Anglicans Elated and Cautious
Withdrawal request welcomed, but some wish statement had been stronger.
Anglicans Sanction Episcopalians Over Gay Bishop, Gay Unions
U.S. and Canada churches asked to "voluntarily withdraw" from panel.
Imperfect Instrument
World Vision's founder led a tragic and inspiring life.
The Colossus of Care
World Vision has become an international force—and a partner with the poor.
The Work of Faith
How the torch of racial reconciliation, once carried by Christian civil-rights workers, is now being held by faith-based organizations.
Sighs of Relief
Religious prejudice undermines tsunami aid work.
Who's Driving This Thing?
Everyone is asking who leads the evangelical movement.
Televangelists Get Kudos
Study: TV preachers don't talk about money all that much.
Faith Amid the Muck
Christians struggle with island's latest disaster.

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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