Liverpool church draws controversy for offering 'gay cure' therapy
A church in Liverpool has sparked controversy after it was found to be offering a gay 'cure' program that involves starving a person for three days.
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Dutch public prosecutor rejects complaint against filmmakers who shot porn scene in church
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) in the Netherlands has decided to drop the case against filmmakers who shot a pornographic scene inside a church earlier this year, saying the accused committed no punishable offense.
Most Americans admit they are sinners, but only a minority rely on Jesus to overcome sin, survey finds
A new study has found that two-thirds of Americans admit that they are sinners, and most of them want to mend their ways, but only a minority said they rely on Jesus to overcome sin.
Trump to roll back Obama-era policy that forces hospitals to perform gender transition treatments
President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly preparing to finalize a policy that would revoke an Obama-era health care rule that critics say forces hospitals, doctors and health insurers to cover or provide gender transition treatments.
Trump admin's first religious freedom report labels ISIS' attacks on minorities as 'genocide'
The first International Religious Freedom Report released under the administration of President Donald Trump has highlighted the Islamic State's attack on Christians and other minorities, specifically calling it genocide.
Iceland poised to completely wipe out Down Syndrome through abortion
Iceland is apparently on the brink of completely eradicating Down Syndrome because women in the country are aborting nearly all the unborn babies with the condition.
Hillary Clinton's pastor admits that portions of his new book of devotions were plagiarized
Rev. Dr. William S. Shillady, the longtime pastor of Hillary Clinton, has admitted that he inadvertently plagiarized portions of his newly released book that contains more than 365 devotions he wrote for the failed 2016 Democratic presidential candidate.
Spanish TV station labels Hillsong church as a 'hipster cult'
Hillsong, an evangelical megachurch founded in Sydney Australia, has been labeled by a private TV channel in Spain as a "hipster cult" in a recent report about its worship services.
Texas governor signs bill restricting insurance coverage for abortions
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a legislation that restricts state funding for abortions through insurance plans.
Hundreds of Christian converts in Iran seek asylum in Turkey to avoid persecution
About 500 Iranians who secretly converted to Christianity from Islam have sought asylum in Turkey to avoid persecution by the authorities, according to a report from a Kurdish news website.
Two dead as gunmen attack another church in southern Nigeria
One policeman and a civilian were killed after gunmen stormed the Assemblies of God Church in Anambra state in southeast Nigeria on Sunday.
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54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
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.