Essays
Sacred Reverb
From Gregorian chants to CCM mega-hits, we need music that confronts us with the gospel’s strangeness.
An Exhortation to the Exhausted Black Christian
Many Black Christians left evangelicalism after 2020. I almost joined them—until God showed me justice in his Word.
Alien Mercy
A conversation with Atlantic journalist Elizabeth Bruenig about capital punishment.
Don’t Silo the Saints
Spiritual formation isn’t a solo project. It’s a shared table across generations.
How Can I Help? Ask the Church.
After a disaster like Hurricane Helene, volunteers and donations need systems—and that’s where local congregations come in.
News
The Secret Prayers of Gamblers
Locating the spiritual longing hiding in America’s obsession with betting.
Review
One Machine to Rule Them All
Paul Kingsnorth paints an apocalyptic picture of digital captivity.
Public Theology Project
A Different Kind of Darwinism Is Winning
In a world conditioned by evolutionary advantage, Christians are called to welcome those who seem naturally selected for failure.
Review
Wendell Berry’s Grief and Gratitude
They go together in his latest novel, as they will for readers who realize it might be his last.
It Was ‘Good,’ Not Perfect
The language of creation can reframe the way we view people with disabilities in the church.
Review
The Uneasy Conscience of a Christian Introvert
Introverts don’t need to become extroverts. But sometimes I’ve let my introversion excuse my failure to love God’s people as I should.
News
The 2025 Christianity Today Compassion Awards
Meet CT’s inaugural class of winners—seven organizations doing good work in the name of Christ.
News
Rebuilding Broken Walls with The Nehemiah Foundation
After rumors tear apart a community, churches join in serving immigrants.
News
Incentivizing Life Change at Springs Rescue Mission
A homeless shelter helps short- and long-term guests find housing and purpose.
News
Hurdling Cultural Barriers at More Than Welcome
Asylum-seekers find opportunity and refuge in Christ.
News
Educating Low-Income Boys at Delta Streets Academy
The Christian school is defying the stereotype that “private school is for white people.”
News
Navigating the Law at the Christian Immigration Advocacy Center
In hostile political times, this Pittsburgh ministry helps lawful immigrants stay in the US.
News
Stepping In for Struggling Parents at Safe Families
Children avoid the brokenness of the US foster care system through temporary stays at churchgoers’ homes.
News
Showing Love to Fearful Migrants at Restoration Outreach Programs
Refugees receive the help they need, even as they look over their shoulders for ICE agents.
Prologues
Grace Beggars Not Culture Warriors
A note from CT’s editorial director in our September/October issue.
A Generation Seeking Transcendence
A letter from Mission Advancement in our September/October issue.
Testimony
I Was the Enemy Jesus Told You to Love
As an extremist Muslim, I beat a Christian boy and left him to die. His faithful prayers for me led to my salvation.
Qualms & Proverbs
Families Use Our Church to Get into Private School. What Do I Do?
CT advice columnists also weigh in on theological disagreements at church and living above reproach.
Backstories
News
Where USAID Funded Evangelical Ministry in Africa
Before Elon Musk slashed America’s humanitarian spending, here’s where some of it went.
News
Papua New Guinea Adds the Trinity to Its Constitution
And other news from Christians around the world.
Readers Agree: ‘The Creed Is Cool!’
Responses to our May/June article about the Nicene Creed and other stories.