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From hymns to radio-friendly CCM, to arts ministries and monastic communities such as Taizé in Northern France, evangelicals have responded to the call to sing ...
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Music
Our Favorite New Christian Christmas Albums of the Year
Mix up your holiday listening with releases from Phil Wickham, Audrey Assad, and others.
Tanya Riches|December 13, 2019
News
Give Thanks: US Christians’ Top Thanksgiving Verse and Hymn
We’re called to offer our thanksgiving in all circumstances—but we're especially likely to when it’s a national holiday.
Kate Shellnutt|November 27, 2019
Tribute
Remembering Larry Hurtado, Leading Researcher of Early Christian Worship
The Edinburgh New Testament professor modeled faithful scholarship with his work on historic devotion to Jesus.
Holly J. Carey|November 27, 2019
News
Is November Too Early for Christmas Music?
While most Christian radio stations still wait until after Thanksgiving, Spotify proves that most listeners are busting out their jingle bells earlier than that.
Megan Fowler|November 20, 2019
Science
Scripture and Neuroscience Agree: It Helps to Lament in Community
Through song, liturgy, and communion, the body of Christ inhabits the suffering experienced by its weakest members.
K.J. Ramsey|November 15, 2019
Pivot
10 Questions More Important Than “What Was Your Sunday Attendance?”
Never let the excitement of higher attendance or the discouragement of lower attendance divert you from your church’s primary goal.
Karl Vaters|October 22, 2019
Interview
Andrew Peterson: Creativity Isn’t Just for ‘Creatives’Subscriber Access Only
Artists and storytellers cultivate beauty and mystery. So do teachers, parents, and church potluck planners.
Interview by W. David O. Taylor|October 21, 2019
CT Pastors
Make a Joyful Silence Unto the Lord
Why quiet is essential to corporate worship.
W. David O. Taylor|October 04, 2019
Pivot
“Get More People In The Room” Is Dead. Here’s What’s Replacing It
Size is no longer considered a sign of health by the average church member or spiritual seeker.
Karl Vaters|October 02, 2019
News
Why Chris Tomlin Still Dominates Both Radio and Sunday Morning
Today’s most-sung worship anthems come from relatively few songwriters—half are by top hitmakers Tomlin, Hillsong, Bethel Music, and Matt Redman.
Megan Fowler|September 20, 2019
Pivot
Invite People To Your Church, But Point Them To Jesus
Committing to Jesus and committing to the church, while interlinked, are not the same thing.
Karl Vaters|September 12, 2019
Women
Your Peak Life Now: How to Face Career Decline with Grace and Faith
The best way to prepare for our inevitable demise is a healthy focus on death, discipleship, and worship.
Michele Van Loon|July 24, 2019
Wire Story
Michael W. Smith, Kevin Jonas Launch Liberty University Music Label
Liberty Music Group is the latest venture to help students “take worship to the nations.”
Emily McFarlan Miller – Religion News Service|July 19, 2019
The Elusive Presence
Whatever Happened to Communion & Baptism?
Or, why aren’t we doing what Jesus told us to do?
Mark Galli|July 10, 2019
The Elusive Presence
The Temptations of Evangelical Worship
It’s not about manufacturing positive religious feelings.
Mark Galli|July 03, 2019
Pivot
Pastors And Worship Leaders: 3 Ways To Work Together And 2 Traps To Avoid
The most important principle is to keep a cooperative spirit.
Karl Vaters|June 26, 2019
Excerpt
Praising God with Our TestimoniesSubscriber Access Only
According to the Psalms, it's an act of disobedience to keep quiet about his love and faithfulness.
Scott W. Sunquist|June 21, 2019
And God Said to Pastors: Use More Sermon Puns and Plan More Parties
Three reasons to practice levity and humor in public worship.
W. David O. Taylor |June 06, 2019
Book Review
The Most Effective Response to Poverty? Worshipping the True GodSubscriber Access Only
Even more than better systems and better policies, we need better theology.
Tom Nelson|April 22, 2019
Biblical Theology
Worship God at All Times. If Necessary, Use Music.Subscriber Access Only
It turns out the Bible’s idea of worship is mostly about posture, not music or praise.
Daniel I. Block|April 22, 2019
Top Story December 14, 2019
British Evangelicals Brace for Brexit
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British Evangelicals Brace for Brexit
Politics remain divisive, but churches seek unity in prayer.
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