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Christmas: Start Planning Now!

Some tips for one of the most important times of the year.

Greg Atkinson

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Pastor, Have You Lost Your Edge?
When your enthusiasm for the ministry fades, you need a plan.

Adrian Boykin
Where Does a Christian Belong on Halloween?
Faithful participation in our communities is a powerful church value.

Tony Kriz
Leadership
Why Do People Keep Pastors at Arm’s Length?
Ordination can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Cole Hartin
Discipleship
Make a Joyful Silence Unto the Lord
Why quiet is essential to corporate worship.

W. David O. Taylor

News

National Association of Evangelicals’ New President Hopes to Bring Together a Movement in Crisis

Walter Kim, PCA pastor and former Park Street Church minister, becomes the first leader of color at the helm of the 77-year-old organization.

Kate Shellnutt

Under Discussion | CT Magazine

Should Christian Leaders Preach Their Doubts from Social Media Pulpits?

Experts respond.

Kate Shellnutt

2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Book Lovers

Testimony | CT Magazine

A Sixth-Generation Mormon Meets a Born-Again Christian

He asked me how I knew my faith was true. I couldn’t give a compelling answer.

Lisa Brockman

Let the Little Children Come to Church, Safely

Improved policies are the first step in a major cultural shift to eradicate sex abuse in kids ministry.

Abby Perry

News

SBC President: We Failed to Heed Victims’ Voices

At the recent Caring Well conference, J. D. Greear said the denomination mistakenly saw abuse claims as “attacks from adversaries instead of warnings from friends.”

Abby Perry in Grapevine, Texas

News

Gordon College Receives Record $75.5 Million Donation

The anonymous gift—the largest for an evangelical liberal arts college—will dramatically increase student aid.

Kate Shellnutt

News

Gen Z Evangelicals Still Express Their Faith at School, But Few Others Pay Attention

Teenage “nones” are less likely to notice Bible-reading, prayer, or evangelistic outreach in public schools.

David Roach

News

Pastors Don’t Do It For The Money, But Having Enough to Retire Would Be Nice

Bless Your Pastor campaign raises awareness around the financial strains of ministry.

Megan Fowler

Speaking Out

Don’t Underestimate the Impact of Lowering the US Refugee Ceiling

Why the recent reduction could lead more countries to follow suit—and continue to damage the church's reputation.

Matthew Soerens

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