Pastor threatens legal action against activist who protested at his church
Bishop Wayne T. Jackson of Great Faith Ministries said that a warrant will be issued against the activist who interrupted his worship service last Saturday, Sept. 17.
Canadian government orders pastor to allow gay-straight Alliances in Alberta Christian schools
A pastor is being ordered by the Canadian government to allow gay-straight alliances in the two Christian schools that he runs in Alberta.
Detroit church service erupts into brawl as protesters interrupt to slam wealthy pastor's lavish lifestyle
Members of the activist group New Era Detroit went inside the church last Saturday to call out the wealthy pastor of the church for not serving the community.
Korn bassist 'Fieldy' testifies his encounter with Jesus was 'mind-blowing' and 'undeniable'
Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu of Korn recently spoke about his faith during a meet-and-greet and described his conversion as a "mind-blowing encounter." The bassist stressed that his faith made him easier to get along with.
Revisions to ESV Bible are 'potentially dangerous,' says biblical scholar
New Testament scholar Scot McKnight has warned that the changes to the English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible are "potentially dangerous." Crossway, the publisher of the ESV, made 52 word changes to 29 verses in the popular Bible translation.
Christians from multiple denominations to unite and pray at 'The Gathering' in Texas
Christian leaders from different denominations across the U.S. will be coming together at "The Gathering" next week to ask for God's forgiveness and seek spiritual guidance.
Bishop Eddie Long loses more weight but vows to return to the pulpit
Bishop Eddie Long joined his congregation on a prayer call earlier this week where he revealed that he has lost more weight. The pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church announced last week that he would be on a "sabbatical" because of an unspecified "health challenge."
Christian persecution documentary premieres in Washington DC
"Our Last Stand," a film documenting the persecution of Christians in Syria and Iraq, premiered on the last day of the National Advocacy Convention in Washington D.C. on Friday. Producer and director Jordan Allott partnered with In Defense of Christians (IDC) to shed light on the situation of ...
Pastor of Cross Point Church Pete Wilson resigns after 14 years, citing fatigue and brokenness as reasons
Pete Wilson, founding pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, announced that he is stepping down as senior pastor after 14 years. During his Sunday sermon, the 42-year-old told the congregation that he can no longer lead the church and stated that his resignation is for the best interest of ...
Kansas City pastor converts abandoned hospital to house the homeless
A former hospital in Kansas City has been transformed into a facility that provides transitional housing for the homeless.
Bill Nye's new Netflix series will likely criticize creationism, says Ken Ham
Ken Ham said the focus of Bill Nye's show "Bill Nye Saves the World" will probably be on climate change but Ham believed that it will also tackle creationism. Ham, president and CEO of Answers in Genesis, also speculated that millennials will be the most likely target audience of the new Netflix ...
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.