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When 6 Churches Became 180: Philippines Shows Need for Resilient Congregations
The pandemic forced these 'polymorphic' churches to shift into house churches.
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.
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.
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.
Miracles, Self-Reliance, False Teaching: COVID-19’s Impact on Cambodian Churches
Cut off from the world, Cambodian churches emerged with new opportunities and challenges.
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.
My Sister’s Sudden Death Prepared Me for COVID-19’s Slow Grief
As much as we might want to, none of us can outsource the burden of bereavement.
Hagar’s Unhappiness Helps Me Parent Fragile Kids
From an enslaved Old Testament woman's trials, I learn to raise the “strawberry generation.”
Church Attendance Dropped Among Young People, Singles, Liberals
Overall, most churchgoers—including most white evangelicals—returned to the pews after the pandemic, survey finds.
Amid China’s Rare Protests, Christians Wrestle with Their Role
Chinese church leaders hold differing views on political participation but stress the need for prayer and evangelism 
Nursing Homes Still Haven’t Recovered from Pandemic Loneliness
Ministries double-down on efforts to build community in the wake of debilitating isolation.
In Our Pandemic-Scarred Churches, God Is Making All Things New
A look inside our fall issue of CT Pastors.
The Pandemic Destroyed My Certainty—Or Was It God?
Ongoing disruption exposed my ministry idols, helping me see the work of the kingdom.
Strategies for Preaching to the Polarized
How can our sermons bridge the division of our contentious moment?
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.
Can We Resurrect Expertise?
Suspicion of and pride from authority figures are not virtues.
Consider the Least of These: Sternberg’s Three Principles of Love and COVID-19
Making a neighbor out of a stranger requires an intimacy that is impossible without Christ-like passion.
Drug Addiction Was Bad in America. The Pandemic Made it Worse.
Recovery ministries try to help as people give up and give in.
Three Ways to Care for Children Orphaned by COVID-19
In this brand new report, World Relief’s Lanre Williams-Ayedun, expounds on the impact of COVID-19 and how we can help.
Will They Know Christians by Their Love or Reckless Obsession with Liberty?
Amidst polarizing views, here is a challenge to reground ourselves in truth, love, and Christ’s heart for others.
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