Church Life+Ministry

Southern Baptist Surprise!
Why are so many African Americans attracted to a church that was once identified with white racism?
The Roots of Pentecostal Scandal—Romanticism Gone to Seed
The sexual stumblings of prominent ministers point to a hidden flaw in Pentecostal spirituality.
Evangelicals' Conflicting Interests in Fighting Persecution
It took more than a concern for human rights to motivate churches' and ministries' powerful grassroots.
Romanticism Gone to Seed—Part II
Have the holiness and Pentecostal movements really been hyper-vertical and anti-domestic?
7 Habits of Racially Mixed Churches
How to achieve ethnic diversity—and die (to self) trying.
A Decisive Turn to Paganism
Has the nation finally abandoned its Judeo-Christian heritage, or is there still hope?
A Steady Christian Influence
Has the nation finally abandoned its Judeo-Christian heritage, or is there still hope?
Fred Caldwell: Paying the Price for Unity
This African American pastor made headlines when he offered whites cash to attend his church.
Outreach to Despair
Christians minister to the hopeless in Gaza.
Wildheart
John Eldredge thinks too many Christians are weak, and churches are often insipid-and he's not going to take it anymore
Presbyterian Church (USA): No Actively Gay Pastors
Close vote at July General Assembly maintains sexuality standards.
The Resolution That Put the 'PC' in PCUSA
In its anti-Israel resolution, the Presbyterian General Assembly isn't speaking on behalf of members. A rabbi's opinion.
Judge Dismisses Suit Over Greek Orthodox Constitution
Courts don't have authority to adjudicate ecclesiastical matters, says New York State Supreme Court Justice.
Defying the Church
Front line of Communion war spreads to homosexuality.
Staying on Course
Southern Baptists reaffirm their conservative positions.
Sanctifying Sin
Statement affirming homosexual unions roils Anglicans.
Inside CT: Bike Rides with Refugees
There are 13 million refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. We show you the lives of four of them.
Methodists Divided on Split
Church leaders react to talk about division.
No-Fault Division?
It may be time for mainline churches to consider an amicable divorce.
Pondering a Divorce
Some United Methodists think their differences are irreconcilable.

Top Story May 4, 2024

Conservative Methodists, Unite
Conservative Methodists, Unite
After this week’s UMC votes on LGBTQ issues, African Methodists should join American conservatives in the new Global Methodist denomination.

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