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CT Pastors

The Peculiar Tale of an Anglican-Baptist Church Plant

Why would two distinctly different denominations work together? And what have they learned?

Interview by Kevin Miller and Kyle Rohane

In the fall of 2014, a Baptist church in Edmonds, Washington, planted another congregation. But this wasn’t an ordinary planting experience—rather than starting another church in their own tradition, they planted an Anglican one.

When they heard about it, the editors of CT Pastors had to talk with the two key leaders behind the new church plant. Barry Crane is lead pastor of North Sound Church in the Seattle area, associated with Converge (formerly known as the Baptist General Conference). ...

Pentecostals and the President

As is now well known, millions of evangelical Christians supported Donald Trump and helped lead him to victory on November 8, 2016 in his stunning upset over Hillary Clinton. Besides Franklin Graham and Jerry Falwell, Jr., among the better known evangelicals who have support Mr. Trump are James Robison, host of the TV program Life Today, David Jeremiah, senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church, a Southern Baptist megachurch in El Cajon, California, Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist, ...

Wire Story

Tony Evans Becomes the First Sole African American to Author a Study Bible, Commentary Named for Him

Celebrating 50 years of historic ministry, the Dallas pastor discusses his advice to Kirk Franklin and how his new releases highlight the black presence in Scripture.

Adelle Banks – Religion News Service

News

US Pastor Still Detained in India, Awaiting December Trial

Bryan Nerren “always knew the danger” of missions in South Asia but longed to see revival in Nepal.

David Roach

Interview

Kay Warren: Moms of Kids with Mental Illness Need Christ and Community

The California-based ministry leader recently hosted a retreat for mothers of suffering kids.

Interview by Kelly Rosati

News

Why Black Protestants and Evangelicals Still Preach Politics

Amid increasing polarization and shifting church trends, the black church continues to speak out on matters of justice.

Kate Shellnutt

Entertainment

The Faith Behind the Crown

Queen Elizabeth’s belief is deep and sincere, says biographer Dudley Delffs, and Netflix gets it right.

interview by Megan Fowler

CT Pastors

Where Can a Pastor Find Church?

Can those who lead congregations receive ministry from them as well?

Mandy Smith

Theology

Tempted in Every Way?

Making sense of Jesus’ humanity in light of fleshly temptations.

Oliver Crisp

Book Review

The ‘Self-Actualizing’ Spirituality of Søren Kierkegaard

How the Danish philosopher takes an idea that’s congenial to modern ears and turns it upside down.

Kyle David Bennett

Sports

Oklahoma v. Baylor: Rivals on the Field, Partners in Ministry

How Saturday’s contenders brought Christ into college football.

Paul Putz

Testimony | CT Magazine

My Journey from Castro to Christ

After fleeing Cuba, my family was barely surviving. Then a California church gave us a new lease on life.

Carlos Ferrer

Spiritual Formation

What Would Jesus Ask?

Asking ourselves questions found in the Bible can transform our spiritual life.

Brian J. Wright

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