A glimpse into the important work that goes on at excavations across Israel every year.

Kirsten Powers's conversion, Andy Stanley on President Obama, child sponsorships, the war over Christian beards, and more.

Did you catch all of CT's most popular religion news items this year?

Plus, Obama's church attendance and Bethlehem's biggest miracle.

(UPDATED) Out of 11 famous men, evangelist ties Bill Clinton in 2013.

Leading Bible app analyzes how its millions of users used the Bible this year.

Peter Akinola, retired archbishop of the world's largest Anglican province who helped American conservatives break away, explains his rescue.

Church leaders were relief volunteers during Christmas outreach in storm zone.

Christian leaders appeal for end to violence, offer to negotiate beween Dinka and Nuer.

And other 2013 year-end status updates from Leadership Network.