Pastors

An ambitious new book takes us into the diverse world of Christian worship practices from the early church to today.

Christian leaders have always grappled with tough issues surrounding finances and faith. Their insights still speak to us today.

Holiness leaders were a fractious bunch, but there was vision behind their division.

The history behind evergreens, ornaments, and holiday gift giving.

To an accompaniment of whale songs, the worshippers glory in God's creation; there's no service quite like the annual blessing of the animals at St. John the Divine.

Celebrating Christ's birth with saints of the faith during the actual Christmas season.

How women preachers built up the holiness movement

Why we sit in church.

When Bach wanted to express the depths of Christ's suffering, he used the words and melodies of well-known hymns.