Most pastors know when they enter the ministry that they will spend time helping others through times of suffering. What they usually do not realize, though, is that they too will suffer. Caught off guard, many of them end up deeply hurt and quit the ministry, deciding that perhaps they misunderstood God's call on their lives or that they simply do not h… Read more…
<p>From places like John Piper's den, Al Mohler's office, and Jonathan Edwards's college, <cite>Christianity Today</cite> journalist Collin Hansen investigates what makes today's young Calvinists tick.</p> <p>Church-growth strategies and charismatic worship have fueled the bulk of evangelical growth in America fo… Read more…
<p><strong>What if our differences became opportunities?</strong></p> <p>The world needs bold, united followers of Jesus. It needs you and me to understand and appreciate the contributions of our brothers and sisters in faith. However, too often, our blind spots lead to divisions and disagreements, preventing God’s peo… Read more…
<p>Recent cultural interest in evangelicalism has led to considerable confusion about what the term actually means. Many young Christians are tempted to discard the label altogether. But evangelicalism is not merely a political movement in decline or a sociological phenomenon on the rise, as it has sometimes been portrayed. It is, in fact, a helpful th… Read more…
<p><strong>The average American watches 5 hours of TV every day.<br><span>Collectively, we spend roughly $30 billion on movies each year.</span></strong></p> <p><span>Simply put, we’re entertainment junkies. But can we learn something from our insatiable addiction to stories? Mike Cosper thinks … Read more…
<p>Can the church regain its cultural influence?</p> <p>The church in America is losing ground. Unfortunately, our efforts to reverse this trend often seem to do more harm than good. In <em>Joy for the World</em>, Greg Forster explains how the church lost its culture-shaping voice and what Christians can do to turn thin… Read more…
