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What Was the Best News of 2014?
Observers weigh in on the year’s events that will most shape evangelical life, thought, or mission.
Does My Local Church Have Authority to Declare That I Am Not a Christian?
A new Lifeway survey found that 9 in 10 evangelicals say no. Here's how Christian leaders responded.
Should Satan Be Part of Evangelism and Early Discipleship?
(UPDATED) The Devil is too distracting at baptisms, major denomination decides.
Should Pastors Stop Saying, 'the Bible Says'?
Andy Stanley challenges one of Billy Graham’s favorite phrases. Experts weigh in.
Should Christians Stop Studying the Teachings of Fallen Pastors?
Demand for sermons can stay strong even after the preacher's moral failure.
Did Jesus Make Mistakes?
Mark Driscoll says yes, though Jesus never sinned. Experts weigh in.
Should Christian Colleges Let Female Faculty Teach Men the Bible?
A Christian college changes its mind.
Are Spontaneous Baptisms Healthy for the Church?
Steven Furtick's Elevation Church holds spontaneous baptisms. Experts weigh in on the practice.
Do Celebrity Debates Help Christian Persuasion?
Ken Ham and Bill Nye will debate creationism. Experts discuss whether such debates are helpful.
Should Christians Read Through the Entire Bible in One Year?
Thinking about starting back at Genesis 1 this New Year's? Experts weigh in on whether that's the best plan.
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Should Christian Colleges Encourage Students to Marry Each Other?
A Facebook study says they're good at it. Experts weigh in on whether they should do more.
Should Foreign Policy Be Determined by its Impact on Christians?
Where leading American Christian scholars disagree.
Is Preachers of L.A. Good for the Church?
The NRB warns that new Oxygen show could prompt political action.
Should Pastors Rebuke Parishioners from the Pulpit?
Experts weigh in on Jim Standridge's recent, mid-sermon rant.
Should Churches Stop Sponsoring Boy Scout Troops?
Experts weigh in on whether or not churches should disassociate with the youth organization over its gay-members policy.
Can a Christian Family Ever Be Too Big?
Experts weigh in on trying to discern God’s will for each family’s size.
Should Pastors Know How Much Church Members Give?
Experts weigh in.
Is Concern Over the Rise of the 'Nones' Overblown?
Experts weigh in.
Should an Iowa Dentist Have Fired his Attractive Assistant?
He feared he would try to have an affair. Did he do the right thing?
Should Churches Discourage Belief in Santa Claus?
Experts weigh in.

Top Story July 27, 2024

‘Are You Ready to Open Your Doors … And Your Toilets?’
‘Are You Ready to Open Your Doors … And Your Toilets?’
French evangelicals are working together to show people Jesus at 2024 Olympic Games.
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