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Don’t Let Yourself Be ‘Cured of Churchgoing’
Church homelessness is lonely and exhausting. And the only antidote is Christian community.
Younger Pastors Took the Brunt of the COVID-19 Burden
New research shows most ministers under 34 saw job responsibilities change and worried about their mental health.
Why Prison Ministries Are Growing
Adaptations for COVID-19 are helping Christians reach incarcerated people, with eager cooperation from government officials.
Billions in Federal Aid Helped Christian Orgs Survive the Pandemic
A CT analysis of federal data shows that ministries received about $7 billion in forgiven PPP loans, with about a third of US churches receiving funding.
Pandemic Restrictions Had No Lasting Effect on Churches, Study Finds
Even in states where regulations were severe, most congregations moved on quickly.
Pastors Wonder About Church Members Who Never Came Back Post-Pandemic
New research shows disagreement over COVID-19 policies drove changes in attendance, but “a lot of it is a mystery.”
COVID-19 Hit Black Churches Harder, but They Weathered It Better
New research shows how Black churches suffered during the pandemic. But these congregations also found unity where others were torn apart.
15 Percent of Churches Laid Off Staff in COVID-19. Many Are Still Looking for Work.
For some, pandemic firing prompted a turn to secular employment.
What the US Can Learn from PEPFAR
Researcher Deborah Birx, former head of the now-embattled Bush program, thinks US churches can fight diseases like African churches fought HIV/AIDS.
It’s Time to Forgive Each Other Our Pandemic Sins
As the COVID-19 emergency ends, the church can lead the world into a spirit of amnesty.
Exiles All the Way Home
We all yearn for the miraculous movement from wilderness to safety, and exile to belonging.
Without Answers, Long COVID Patients Keep the Faith
The uncertainty of the condition makes it a challenge for sufferers and caretakers.
Nursing Homes Still Haven’t Recovered from Pandemic Loneliness
Ministries double-down on efforts to build community in the wake of debilitating isolation.
What the First Black Death Victim Wanted the World to Know
New research traces plague to historic Syriac Christian community.
In Our Pandemic-Scarred Churches, God Is Making All Things New
A look inside our fall issue of CT Pastors.
Rebuilding Church Community: What’s Actually Working?
Pastors respond.
What We Lose When We Livestream
Do our online viewers truly realize what they’re missing?
The Pandemic Destroyed My Certainty—Or Was It God?
Ongoing disruption exposed my ministry idols, helping me see the work of the kingdom.
COVID-19 Church Restrictions Justified, New Zealand Court Rules
Twenty-four pastors and one imam lose argument that the rules designating worship “high risk” violated their religious rights.
Prison Ministries Try to Break Back in After COVID-19
Staffing shortages and ongoing pandemic restrictions have kept volunteers out—and left the incarcerated craving the kind of spiritual support they had before.
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