News & Reporting

$70,000 Minimum Wage Brings Bible Parable to Life (Unfortunately)

Seattle CEO loses employees, faces lawsuit, in modern-day twist of Matthew 20's workers in the vineyard.

Ruth MoonAugust 04, 2015 12:23 PM

Onward 'Christian Soldiers': First American Volunteer Dies Fighting ISIS

Some of the foreign fighters flocking to Iraq and Syria are taking the side of persecuted Christians.

Ruth C. MoonJune 16, 2015 9:30 AM

Under Discussion: Should Churches Dim the Lights for Worship?

Does low lighting set a better mood, or mimic entertainment too much? Experts weigh in.

Compiled by Ruth Moon May 27, 2015 8:40 AM

Research

Overworked, Underpaid, and Cautious about Science

A look at how evangelicals fared in the General Social Survey.

Ruth Moon May 26, 2015 8:30 AM

Feeding the Homeless Is a Religious Liberty Issue Too

Good Samaritans fight attempts to ban food-sharing programs.

Ruth MoonApril 30, 2015 11:47 AM

Muslim Migrants Throw Christians Overboard into Mediterranean

Religion involved for first time in common yet deadly sea crossings from Africa to Italy.

Ruth MoonApril 17, 2015 5:56 PM

One-Third of Audience for Christian Books, Radio, TV, and Movies Is Unchurched

LifeWay/NRB study examines whether Christian media is used for discipleship or evangelism.

Ruth C. MoonFebruary 25, 2015 12:08 PM

Frank Wolf Calls for Safe Haven for Mideast Christians

Former congressman offers six-point plan. But killing continues as ISIS-linked terrorists behead 21 Christians in Libya.

Timothy C. Morgan and Ruth MoonFebruary 16, 2015 8:32 AM

Breakaway Anglicans Can Keep Churches Worth $500 Million, Rules South Carolina Judge

Diocese of South Carolina not required to give properties and name back to national Episcopal Church.

Ruth MoonFebruary 05, 2015 11:38 AM

Should Pastors Stop Signing Civil Marriage Certificates?

First Things says yes. Survey finds 1 in 4 pastors agree.

Compiled by Ruth MoonJanuary 26, 2015 8:50 AM

Signs of Belief: How a Small Dispute over Church Marketing Became Supremely Important

The curious Supreme Court case of a 30-person church in Gilbert, Arizona.

Ruth MoonJanuary 12, 2015 9:30 AM

Korea's Christmas 'Psychological Warfare' Canceled After All

South Korean Christians reverse plan to light the North Korean border with holiday cheer.

Ruth MoonDecember 19, 2014 10:57 AM

Does the Gospel Mandate Racial Reconciliation? White Pastors Agree More Than Black Pastors

Recent research informs today's A Time To Speak conference, where Bryan Loritts, John Piper, Matt Chandler, and others will discuss race.

Ruth MoonDecember 16, 2014 3:03 PM

Kony 2012's Invisible Children Makes Major Cuts for One Final Year Fighting the LRA

'Heavy-hearted' but 'incredibly proud,' advocacy group plans to shutter most operations by end of 2015.

Ruth MoonDecember 15, 2014 2:15 PM

Ebola Medical Missionaries Named Time's Person of the Year

Samaritan's Purse and SIM staff among physicians honored for 'risking, persisting, sacrificing, and saving.'

Ruth MoonDecember 12, 2014 6:12 PM

Research

For Giving Tuesday: Where Evangelicals Donate (And No Longer Donate) Their Dollars

Christians are giving away more money than before the recession. But the parachurch, not churches, is getting most of it.

Ruth MoonDecember 02, 2014 11:01 AM

Research

Time To Rend Marriage? 1 in 4 Pastors Agree with First Things Petition

Magazine argues for splitting civil and Christian marriage. LifeWay examines which Americans agree.

Ruth MoonDecember 02, 2014 7:19 AM

What Was the Best News of 2014?

Observers weigh in on the year’s events that will most shape evangelical life, thought, or mission.

Compiled by Ruth MoonNovember 25, 2014 7:25 AM

Kenya Bans New Churches Amid 'Miracle-Faking Spree'

After TV exposé, attorney general seeks ways to rein in fake pastors.

Ruth MoonNovember 14, 2014 10:40 AM