Pastors

Leadership

Stumbling on the Path of the Apostles

Is there room for amazing grace in our call to uncompromising faithfulness?

John Gill

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Leadership
Pastoring People Who Cause You Pain
Pastor and author Jared C. Wilson shares what America’s first ordained African American taught him about facing hardship in ministry.

Interview by Drew Dyck
Review
Pastors and Their Strangely Attractive Scars
An intimate look at the joys and regrets of those who shepherd God’s flock.

Harold Senkbeil
Speaking Out
White Pastors: Our Decision to Show Up Matters
It takes humility to be an ally. Even if we make mistakes, we need to do it.

Ethan Magness
Science
The Masked Singers and BYO Communion?
Wherever two or more gather, illness can spread. So as a biologist, I'm rethinking hygiene at church.

Craig Story

Books

Review
The Myth of the American Dream: Reflections on Affluence, Autonomy, Safety, and Power
D. L. Mayfield
Review
Stay Salt: The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not
Rebecca Manley Pippert
Review
Diary of a Pastor's Soul: The Holy Moments in a Life of Ministry
M. Craig Barnes
Review
To Think Christianly: A History of L'Abri, Regent College, and the Christian Study Center Movement
Charles E. Cotherman
Review
Keys to Bonhoeffer's Haus: Exploring the World and Wisdom of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Laura M. Fabrycky
Excerpt
The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart
Harold L. Senkbeil

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Wire Story

John Ortberg’s Church Announces New Investigation

Leadership apologizes for lack of transparency that eroded trust.

Bob Smietana - Religion News Service

News

Anglican Property Wins Don’t Put an End to Legal Disputes

Breakaway congregations in South Carolina and Texas continue protracted fight with the Episcopal Church.

Maria Baer

Crafted by American Awakening

Podcasting the Pandemic

Moving from dark places to hopeful answers

Crafted by RootedGood

America’s Spiritual Pandemic

Assess the needs of your community and congregation.

Brent McDougal

Speaking Out

What the Ministerial Exception Will Mean for Religious Employers

For Christians who despaired over recent Supreme Court rulings, the Our Lady of Guadalupe decision has a lot to offer.

John Melcon

News

Military Ministries Prepare for Potential US Troop Withdrawal From Germany

Trump plan creates uncertainty for evangelical churches serving soldiers—and new opportunities.

Ken Chitwood

Speaking Out

Families Keep Going, In Pandemic and Health

Our households are bearing the brunt of COVID-19 shutdowns. It’s time for new levels of creativity, flexibility, and support.

Rachel Anderson

News

John Ortberg’s Church Says ‘No Evidence of Misconduct’ As More Details Emerge

Megachurch pastor’s son named as the volunteer who confessed sexual attraction to children.

Daniel Silliman

Cover Story | CT Magazine

Can the Church Save Marriage?

Matrimony rates are in decline, even among conservative Christians. Here’s what that means for the future.

Mark Regnerus

Welcome to Christian Camps’ Weirdest, Hardest Summer

More than a hundred sites have called off their peak season, while others reduced and reimagined their staple programs.

Megan Fowler

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