ministry

NT Wright on homosexuality, science, gender

By Jonathan Merritt — June 3, 2014
One of the most formidable figures in the world of Christian thought weighs in on hot topics such as natural disasters, homosexuality, and whether he thinks Christians can believe in Darwinian evolution.

Pastor: Christians should drop ‘us vs. them’ mentality

By Jonathan Merritt — May 12, 2014
70% of James Emery White's church's growth comes from previously unchurched people. He shares why other churches aren't convincing or capturing non-believers.

Barbara Brown Taylor on the devil, death, and the definition of ‘Christian’

By Jonathan Merritt — April 15, 2014
The "New York Times" bestselling author talks openly about personal topics, even sharing how aging affects her and whether she is afraid of dying.

Barbara Brown Taylor tells Christians to embrace darkness

By Jonathan Merritt — April 14, 2014
One of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, is on a mission to redeem the darkness. Barbara Brown Taylor says Christians have never had anything to say about darkness, but she plans to change that.

Mega-church pastor in Sin City preaches a ‘God of yes’

By Jonathan Merritt — April 9, 2014
Jud Wilhite, pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, says believers have reduced Christianity to a series of rejections.

Author Sarah Cunningham says do-gooders can avoid burnout

By Jonathan Merritt — October 18, 2013
Those involved in ministry are prone to burnout, but author Sarah Cunningham says they can avoid it.

Faithful to the end: An interview with Eugene Peterson

By Jonathan Merritt — September 27, 2013
One of America's best known theologians reflects on 81 years of life and ministry.

The spiritual danger of doing good: An interview with Peter Greer

By Jonathan Merritt — August 26, 2013
Peter Greer talks about the dark side of doing good.

Christian ministry will reward unsung heroes to the tune of $50,000

By Jonathan Merritt — August 8, 2013
Adventures in Missions will give $50,000 to innovative Christian leaders at the Epoch Awards on October 28.

Following God when it doesn’t make sense: An interview with Josh Ross

By Jonathan Merritt — August 2, 2013
Josh Ross wrestles with doubt, grief, and pain and somehow still keeps the faith.

Finding God in prison: An interview with filmmaker Galley Molina

By Jonathan Merritt — July 19, 2013
Former drug trafficker Galley Molina gathers A-list musicians and actors for his new film and shares his story of meeting God in prison.

Loving people with disabilities: An interview with Amy Julia Becker

By Jonathan Merritt — June 5, 2013
Author and mother Amy Julia Becker is leading a conversation on how the church can better love people with disabilities.

Rethinking church membership: An interview with Thom Rainer

By Jonathan Merritt — May 31, 2013
The president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources talks about new data on American attitudes toward church membership.

The life of a free-range preacher: An interview with Barbara Brown Taylor

By Jonathan Merritt — May 28, 2013
One of the most influential living preachers, Barbara Brown Taylor, talks about why she left ministry and why she still hopes.
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