Church Life+Ministry

Solitary Refinement
Evangelical assumptions about singleness still need rethinking
Tangled in the Worst of the Web
What Internet porn did to one pastor, his wife, his ministry, their life
Anonymous Are the Peacemakers
For the past century, the Nobel Peace Prize has spotlighted those who work for fraternity among the nations. But strife and warfare are often thwarted by Christians working quietly and prayerfully.
Community Is Their Middle Name
As Willow Creek Community Church turns 25, it is bigger than ever, drawing 17,000 a weekend. But what really makes Willow tick is what comes after the seeker services.
We Can Overcome
A CT forum examines the subtle nature of the church's racial division—and offers hope.
Graham Goes Home to Get Ready for Florida
Evangelist plans to continue preaching, but drastically reduce his schedule.
A Woman's Place
Women reaching women is key to the future of missions.
Billy Graham a No-Show at Amsterdam 2000
Evangelist, watching from Minnesota, bows out of satellite address, will probably forgo later remarks as well.
Losing Our Promiscuity
The church has an unprecedented chance to reach a generation burned by commitment-free sex
Billy Graham Too Ill for Amsterdam 2000
Evangelist will deliver address via satellite.
We’re in the Money!
How did evangelicals get so wealthy, and what has it done to us?
Islam, U.S.A.
Are Christians prepared for Muslims in the mainstream?
Have We Become Too Busy With Death?
As 4,900 people die each day from AIDS, African Christians ask themselves:
Billy Graham to Miss National Prayer Breakfast
Recovery from elective sinus procedure, health concerns for wife prompt evangelist to cancel annual appearance.
Where Would Civilization Be Without Christianity? The Gift of Dignity
Where would civilization be today without Christian notions of compassion and solidarity?
Where Would Civilization Be Without Christianity? The Gift of Science
Science, as we think of it today, came about because Reformers believed that God revealed himself in nature.
Where Would Civilization Be Without Christianity? The Gift of Literacy
In many parts of the world, the birth of literacy coincides with the arrival of Christian missionaries.
Where Would Civilization Be Without Christianity? The Gift of Humility
Christianity has made a difference by surrounding the use of power with humility
Where Would Civilization Be Without Christianity? The Gift of Mission
The act of translating and enculturating the gospel has been Christianity's greatest contribution to human civilization.
Apocalypse Now
Revelation says more about church life today than about how the world will end.

Top Story May 15, 2024

Christian Billionaire Goes on Trial for Major Wall Street Fraud
Christian Billionaire Goes on Trial for Major Wall Street Fraud
Federal prosecutors are trying to prove that Bill Hwang committed massive market manipulation through his investment firm Archegos. His defense says he was trading like anyone else on Wall Street.

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