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"Love Wins" Publisher Responds to Book Reaction

The publisher of Rob Bell's highly controversial book Love Wins has written a letter questioning the strong reactions against the book by conservative Christians.

Only 30% Say They Take the Bible Literally

Results of a new Gallup poll show that only three in ten Americans take the Bible as the literal word of God.

When You Want to Call It Quits

Wayne Cordeiro offers tips for discerning when it's time to quit and when quitting is not God's best for you or your ministry.

New Film Offers First Openly Atheist Hero

A new thriller opens this week in L.A. and New York featuring a battle of wills between an atheist and a fundamentalist Christian. (Photo: Rena Schild / Shutterstock.com)

Ben Arment: The Cost of Influence

Influence is an interesting animal. You can have it with people in certain spheres but absolutely zero in others.

Churches Hiring Nurses to Promote Wellness

The Orlando Sentinel today reported on a growing trend among churches to hire nurses on staff to promote the wellness of their congregations.

Religion Still Important Around the World

A global survey of 18,000 people in 24 countries found that 70 percent practice a religion.

Ministry Details: Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts

It’s not the big things that cripple a company or church.

"Real Housewives of the Bible" Coming on DVD

Web-based author and evangelist Ty Adams will produce the two-part DVD series in response to reality shows about homemaking women.

10 Leadership Questions with Jon Acuff

Ron Edmondson interviews Jon Acuff on his life and leadership.

Todd Rhoades: Why Pastors Cheat

Cheating happens when the risk of getting caught cheating isn’t as scary as failing.

Warren: Church Is Most Powerful Weapon Against AIDS

"It is not a sin to be sick," Warren says. "Jesus never asked a sick person, 'How did you get sick?' He asked, 'How can I help you?'"

Schuller's Position "Changed" at Crystal Cathedral

Amid rumors that Robert Schuller was ousted from the Board of Directors, the Crystal Cathedral's website says his position "changed" to support his goals in writing and speaking.

Does Your Church Pass the Blink Test?

Is your church more interested in quality programs or quality people?

Are You Sacrificing Effectiveness for Originality?

Sometimes, the most innovative idea for your church or your community is something that was borrowed from somewhere else.

5 Thoughts on Patriotism and the Church

Kevin DeYoung: "I love to hear the national anthem ... but not in church where the nations gather to worship the King of all peoples."

Francis Chan: Are You Pursuing a Supernatural Ministry?

How can we reconcile Jesus’ teachings with what we see in the Church today?

Groeschel Unplugs His Family Four Days a Week

Craig Groeschel, pastor of multisite LifeChurch.tv in Oklahoma and developer of the YouVersion Bible app, said his family limits their technology consumption to just three days per week.

Baseball Star Helps Bring NY Church to Life

Star Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is pitching in with his home church to adopt and restore a 1900s-era building in New Rochelle. (Photo credit: Debby Wong / Shutterstock.com)

Atheists Remove Billboard from Church Property

An atheist group caused an uproar when it accidentally placed one of its billboards on a church's land.

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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