Important developments in the church and the world (as they appeared in our July/August issue).

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) focuses on a non-competitive spirit and strategic growth.

Ethiopian churches no longer want to be on the receiving end of the Great Commission.

Followers of Islam admire the mother of Jesus. But can she be a bridge to Christianity?

What companies might learn from the Old Testament practice of gleaning.

Most evangelicals want America's criminal justice system to offer it. But immigrant Christians like Detroit's Chaldeans don't get one.

I’ve been blessed by my friendships with debate opponents, despite strong disagreements.

We can lament the dark. But don't miss the light.

The humble heroism of everyday faithfulness.

What Israel’s most famous plants taught me about spiritual growth.

“The issue that always made Jesus mad was when humans got in the way of God’s love.”

When pushing our agenda keeps us from empowering others, we miss the point of leadership.

James Edwards’s biography recovers the memory of German theologian Ernst Lohmeyer.

We have a crisis too large for any one church, nonprofit, or government agency to handle on its own, says food policy expert Jeremy Everett.

Perhaps a sailing analogy will help clear up the confusion.

A new book uses stories and statistics to dispel stereotypes and suspicion.

Responses to our May issue.

Why it’s time to retire our favorite evangelistic phrase.

Without good theology, you can’t have Christlike love and compassion.