All US Church articles – Page 16
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News AnalysisIt’s one year since church leaders promised to re-examine their attitudes towards racism. So, what’s changed?
12 months on from the tragic death of George Floyd, have church leaders kept their promises?
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Magazine FeaturesLuis Palau (1934-2021): Energetic, enthusiastic and effective
After becoming a Christian at the age of twelve, Luis Palau began preaching on street corners. He went on to reach millions with the gospel. J.John pays tribute to the Argentinian evangelist
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OpinionEric Metaxas: I'd give Trump a 9 out of 10
The popular Christian author and media personality Eric Metaxas explains why he's backing Trump for re-election today
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Magazine FeaturesThe prophetic significance of taking a knee
Ryan Galpin looks at whether Christian athletes should be taking the knee in support of racial justice
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Magazine FeaturesWhat if Covid-19 really is God’s judgement?
It isn’t a popular viewpoint…but could it be true? RT Kendall thinks so
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OpinionThe faith of Kamala Harris
The vice president-elect identifies as a Baptist and uses biblical language to talk about social justice issues, but she is also pro-choice and has supported moves to increase access to abortion
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Magazine FeaturesRacism and the role of the Church
The death of George Floyd has awakened us to racial injustice, says Chine McDonald, and now Christians must take action to dismantle white supremacy wherever they find it
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InterviewsFrancis Collins: The Christian scientist looking for a Covid-19 vaccine
Renowned geneticist Dr Francis Collins recently won the Templeton Prize for his work reconciling science and faith. Now he faces a new challenge – defeating Covid-19
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OpinionTrump used the Bible to try and justify himself. That's a dangerous thing to do
Bible Society is not happy with the way President Trump used scripture as a prop, says Mark Woods
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Real LifeHow I forgave the racist man who murdered my wife
Five years on from his wife’s racially motivated murder during the Charleston church shooting, Rev Anthony Thompson explains how forgiveness can break down cultural, racial and denominational barriers
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Magazine FeaturesWho are the Hebrew Israelites and why do they believe that Jesus is black?
Megan Cornwell investigates the sect that believes African Americans are the true Hebrew Israelites
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Magazine FeaturesWhen John Lennox met Dave Rubin
Justin Brierley has moderated hundreds of lively debates on Christianity and atheism, but when a renowned Christian apologist met a popular YouTube personality at a Californian megachurch, it turned out to be one of the most remarkable events the broadcaster has ever hosted
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Magazine Features50 years of CCM: Why the glory days of Christian music are over
As Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) turns 50 years old, Derek Walker says the genre has lost its way
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Magazine FeaturesThe case against sermon-centric Sundays
Skye Jethani explains why digital technology is disrupting our 500-year-old emphasis on lengthy Sunday sermons
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Magazine FeaturesRT Kendall: When Word and Spirit come together, revival will follow
Christians have taken sides for too long. Either we’ve pursued strong biblical teaching, or we’ve gone after an experience of God’s presence. It’s time to end the war, says RT Kendall
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Magazine FeaturesDeconstructing faith: Meet the evangelicals who are questioning everything
A new generation is re-thinking what they've been told about Christianity, the Bible and what it means to be a follower of Jesus. They argue a 'new reformation' is taking place as they voice their doubts and embrace a process known as theological deconstruction. Those who have walked this road say it's a life-giving and ultimately faith-affirming process, but others are sceptical. Sam Hailes investigates
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Magazine FeaturesJoshua Harris: Why I regret writing 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye'
I Kissed Dating Goodbye changed the way a generation of Christians thought about sex, relationships and purity. But two decades on, intense criticism has led Joshua Harris to pulp his bestselling book and issue an apology
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InterviewsFrancis Chan: Why I quit my megachurch and started again
Francis Chan left his thriving US megachurch, turned his back on the fame that ministry had brought him and moved his family to a developing country. But whatever you do, don’t call him a radical
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Magazine FeaturesThe Passion translation: Dr Brian Simmons responds to his critics
The former missionary explains why he’s produced a somewhat controversial new translation of the Bible called The Passion
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OpinionWhat’s stopping Jordan Peterson from rejecting Jesus’ resurrection?
The popular psychology professor claims that faith is about what you do rather than what you say. But when it comes to the central claim of Christian faith, he wavers
