Died: Rodney Stark, Sociologist Who Said Religion Is a Rational Choice
His theories of conversion and competition shaped widely held views of church growth and decline.
American Christianity Is a Flourishing Forest
Just as biodiversity produces new trees, cultural diversity produces new expressions of an ancient faith.
The New Testament Authors Had Enslaved Helpers. How Much Does That Matter?
They likely farmed out the most physically arduous elements of composition. But they (and God) still deserve credit for the words.
The Opposite of Abuse Is Care
In an age of spiritual abuse scandals, the early church offers a positive model of pastoral authority.
Falleció Tim Keller, pastor de Nueva York
«Somos más pecadores y llenos de faltas de lo que jamás nos atrevimos a creer, pero al mismo tiempo somos más amados y aceptados en Jesucristo de lo que jamás nos atrevimos a esperar».
‘Nondenominational’ Is Now the Largest Segment of American Protestants
US Religion Census finds independent congregations have surged in the last decade.
Why Theologians Aren’t as Excited About Chinese Christianity’s Growth as Sociologists
Success for the church looks different depending on your discipline.
Decline of Christianity Shows No Signs of Stopping
New study projects that the religious identity in the US will drop below 50 percent by 2070.
Died: Tim Keller, New York City Pastor Who Modeled Winsome Witness
“We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.”
The Church Has Helped to Heal Those It Once Hurt
We can imitate those in Acts 6 who responded to the needs of neglected and oppressed women.