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The Waning of the 'Worship Wars'
Praise bands and informality are rising, along with Hispanic leaders and unaffiliated churches, finds latest National Congregations Study.
January 6, 2016 02:36 PM
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Ed Cash Leaves the Gathering, Citing ‘Troubling Allegations’
Departure comes after the cult-like group’s founder, Wayne Jolley, was accused of spiritual and sexual abuse.
December 31, 2015 11:41 AM
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The 10 Most-Read Stories of the Persecuted Church
China removes 400 crosses, the US deports Iraqi Christians, and ISIS beheads dozens.
December 31, 2015 10:33 AM
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Biblical Archaeology’s Top Ten Discoveries of 2015
A glimpse at the important excavation work revealed this year.
December 30, 2015 08:54 AM
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Not Just Pope Francis: Evangelicals Praise Paris Climate Talks
Christian involvement has “permanently shifted” the climate conversation, says Lausanne.
December 30, 2015 06:00 AM
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God Rivals the Gym Among New Year's Resolutions
LifeWay Research shows Americans also want to use their time better and improve relationships with family and friends.
December 29, 2015 11:00 AM
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Died: Ed Dobson, Pastor and One-Time Moral Majority Leader
After he was diagnosed with ALS in 2000, Dobson spoke and wrote on how to die—and live—well.
December 29, 2015 09:42 AM
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Bible on Demand: What 160 Million People Searched Scripture For in 2015
Bible Gateway offers year-end analysis of the most-popular verses and chapters, and whether anyone finished their Bible-in-a-year reading plans.
December 28, 2015 07:00 AM
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The Top 20 Most-Read Christianity Today Articles of 2015
The Supreme Court decision, C. S. Lewis' secret life, loving my sister-brother, and more.
December 28, 2015 06:00 AM
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Died: Vonette Bright, Co-Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ
Bright, 89, was known for her love of prayer and her faithful witness.
December 23, 2015 05:24 PM
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