Global Methodists Run Toward Renewal
On the other side of disaffiliation, traditionalist congregations pursue prayer, revival, and revitalization.
Dampened Spirits: Prohibitionists Get Wet
Newspaper clippings document teetotalers’ dedication, even in driving rain.
Walk the Aisle
Popularized by frontier camp meetings and Charles Finney’s “anxious bench,” the altar call became an evangelistic staple of American churches.
When and why did the custom of conducting altar calls begin?
Steven Gertz answers your questions
Top Ten Christian History ‘Starter Books’
Get rooted in the Christian past with these riveting reads.
Just Us Sunday 2: This Time, It’s Impersonal
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Phoebe Palmer: From the Editor
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Pastoral Anger: Murder in the Cathedral
Developing a Christian Mean Streak
Gibson Reportedly Changes End of <em>Passion</em> to Highlight Death of Jews
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