2016 most Bible-minded cities in US named
The American Bible Society has revealed the most Bible-minded cities in America, with Chattanooga once again topping the list.
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United Methodist minister comes out as gay during sermon
A United Methodist Church minister from Kansas announced during her sermon last Sunday that she is gay.
Bishop Curry: Episcopal Church to continue support for gay marriage despite suspension
Bishop Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has announced that the denomination of the church will not cease its support for gay marriage following its three years suspension by the Anglican Communion last week.
Wrongfully convicted man becomes pastor, turns to God
A man who was wrongfully convicted for murder has turned his life to God and is now a pastor.
Papal ticket scams surface in Mexico, Bishop warns pilgrims
The Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded pilgrims that tickets to Pope Francis' trip are free. The warning comes after the rise of fraudulent papal ticket available online.
Satisfaction with acceptance of gays, lesbians at all time high
60% of Americans are satisfied with the acceptance of gays and lesbians in the country,a recent Gallup poll revealed.
American Missionary Killed in Burkina Faso Terrorist Attack
An American missionary was among those killed in a terrorist attack in the west African nation of Burkina Faso last Friday.
India: 85 Major Anti-Christian Attacks carried out in 2015, NGO reports
85 major anti-Christian attacks were carried out in 2015 according to a NGO based in India. The alleged persecution of Christian were from 20 states in the previous year.
Pope Visits Rome Synagogue, Calls on Catholics to Unify
Pope Francis made his first trip to a Rome Synagogue on Sunday, where he expressed his firm stand against religious violence and exhorted the Catholic people to come together.
Court Slaps $13,000 fine to Farmers who Refused Gay Wedding
A New York Appeals Court has ordered the owners of a farm to pay a fine of $13,000 for refusing to host a same-sex wedding at their property.
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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.