Is Anglicanism's First Election of an Openly Gay Bishop an Exit Sign?
More on Christian terrorist Eric Rudolph, and Time Europe examines the changing spirituality of the continent
Ted Olsen

A Regular Purpose-Driven Guy
Rick Warren's genius is in helping pastors see the obvious
Tim Stafford

"Episcopal Bishop Resigns After Court Decision, Blames Liberal Critics"
But Montana bishop Ci Jones vows to keep fighting after discipline for affair 20 years ago.
Chris Herlinger

More Than an Empty Bed
J. Todd Billings

The Wessingtons: Handling the "Big Break"

Making the Right Moves
Knute Larson

The Harmony of Worship
Jack Hayford

Preparing Myself
Jack Hayford

Making the Small Church Visitor-Friendly
Gary Harrison

The Moral Complexity of War
A conversation with Max Hastings
Interview by Donald A. Yerxa

Limit Conditions
How to portray the Holocaust on stage and film.
By Jan Lüder Hagens

The Ecstatic Heresy
Seeking a superficial unity, some denominational leaders opt for feelings over facts.
By Robert Sanders

Helping People Give With Joy
Fred Smith, Sr.

How to Handle Designated Funds
Gary Fenton

The Extra Mile of Pastoral Integrity
Paul Cedar

Ministry to Deep-Pocket Donors
Wayne Pohl

First Things First
Teaching about worship by asking the right questions
Ron Rienstra

A Discerning Spirit
Making good choices in an era of liturgical change
John D. Witvliet

Baptism + Fire
Suffering may build character, but ultimately it's not about us.
By Mark Galli

A Practical Romantic
The films of Douglas Fairbanks.
By S.T. Karnick

Your Chip Is Showing
Four recent films show a battle for control among men, women, and machines.
By Peter T. Chattaway

The Search for Redemption
Confession without remorse.
By Bruce Kuklick

Pondering a Divorce
Some United Methodists think their differences are irreconcilable.
By Kathleen K. Rutledge

Now That I'm a Grown-Up

New York's New Hope
From inner-city gardens, to fine-art exhibitions, to political activism, street-smart churches are changing the culture of America's largest and most dynamic city.
By Tony Carnes

The Prayers of a Self-Governing People
A psalm for Election Day.
By Lucas E. Morel

Crisis Ready
Tragedies are inevitable but never expected. When the next one occurs, will your church be strengthened or shattered?
Mel Lawrenz

Poems
Eugene Peterson

Poets and Pastors
Eugene Peterson

Desert and Harvest: A Sabbatical Story
Eugene Peterson

Desert and Harvest: A Sabbatical Story
Eugene Peterson

Ordinary Terrorists
Muslim extremists in Pakistan do not always belong to dangerous groups.
By Jeff M. Sellers

Ordinary Terrorists
Muslim extremists in Pakistan do not always belong to dangerous groups.
By Jeff M. Sellers

Unlikely Candidates
What do you do when no one seems qualified to lead?
Mark Jobe

Devoted Disciplinarian
Pastor Edwards spared neither loving care nor the rod.
Richard A. Bailey

The Gift of Rebuke
Gordon Macdonald

Word Become Flesh
Quotations to Stir Heart and Mind
Compiled by Richard A. Kauffman

Salt-and-Pepper Politics
Choosing between candidates whose consciences are too clean.
By Andy Crouch

Listening Servant