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Church Building in Cuba Demolished, Re-Openings Blocked

Cuban authorities have reportedly demolished a church building and are blocking other churches from re-opening despite COVID-19 restrictions being...

Church Building in Cuba Demolished, Re-Openings Blocked

More Than 120 Church Leaders Call for a Review of U.K. Ban on In-Person Worship Services amid COVID-19

More than 120 faith leaders are speaking out against the U.K. government's ban on in-person church services amid COVID-19.

More Than 120 Church Leaders Call for a Review of U.K. Ban on In-Person Worship Services amid COVID-19

San Diego Judge Allows Strip Clubs to Reopen While Churches Remain Closed

A California judge recently ruled that local strip clubs can reopen. Churches and schools, however, are still facing stringent COVID-19...

San Diego Judge Allows Strip Clubs to Reopen While Churches Remain Closed

London Police Block Church's Baptism Service; Pastor Retorts: ‘Love Is Not a Crime’

Police in London reportedly blocked the entrance of a church where a baptism service was being held over the weekend. The church appeared to be...

London Police Block Church's Baptism Service; Pastor Retorts: ‘Love Is Not a Crime’

Indian Gov't Accuses Gospel For Asia Sister Church of Siphoning Tax-Exempt Funds

Christian ministry Gospel for Asia has responded to accusations by the Indian government that one of its sister churches and its leader have been...

Indian Gov't Accuses Gospel For Asia Sister Church of Siphoning Tax-Exempt Funds

Hillsong Founder Announces Investigation after NYC Pastor Carl Lentz's Firing

On Thursday, the global senior pastor of the international Hillsong Church announced that there will be an independent investigation into the...

Hillsong Founder Announces Investigation after NYC Pastor Carl Lentz's Firing

Arkansas Mandates Face Masks at All Times during In-Person Church Services

Arkansas officials have issued a new mandate requiring churchgoers to wear protective face coverings at all times during in-person church services.

Arkansas Mandates Face Masks at All Times during In-Person Church Services

Survey: 48 Percent of Protestant Pastors Have Seen Economic Shortfalls for Churches in 2020

According to a new LifeWay survey, nearly half of protestant pastors have seen a negative impact on their church amid a struggling economy.

Survey: 48 Percent of Protestant Pastors Have Seen Economic Shortfalls for Churches in 2020

United Methodist Church May Delay Appointing New Bishops until 2024

Amid financial issues and some division over the church’s stance on homosexuality, United Methodist Church leaders may decide to delay appointing...

John Gray Says He Stepped Down from Leading Relentless Church to Reevaluate His Soul, Marriage

In an Instagram post on Sunday, Pastor John Gray shared that he really stepped down from his leadership position with the Relentless Church in...

John Gray Says He Stepped Down from Leading Relentless Church to Reevaluate His Soul, Marriage

Calif. Church Defies Court, Holds Sunday Service: 'I Have to Do What God's Called Me to Do'

On Sunday, a San Jose, Calif., church gathered for a worship service despite being ordered not to.

Calif. Church Defies Court, Holds Sunday Service: 'I Have to Do What God's Called Me to Do'

‘The Government Is Eradicating Churches’: Chinese Churches Shut Down or Repurposed into Factories, Propaganda Centers

According to persecution watchdog Bitter Winter, the Chinese Communist Party has been calling for the demolition or the repurposing of churches...

‘The Government Is Eradicating Churches’: Chinese Churches Shut Down or Repurposed into Factories, Propaganda Centers

Antifa Member Vandalizes Church that Feeds, Shelters Homeless in Downtown Portland

An Antifa rioter was caught on tape smashing in the windows of a downtown Portland church that works to feed and shelter the local homeless...

Antifa Member Vandalizes Church that Feeds, Shelters Homeless in Downtown Portland

Pray to Our Holy God for Our Divided Nation

This past Wednesday morning, the day after an election that is still not resolved, my friend Ed Stetzer challenged us, in direct and clarifying...

Pray to Our Holy God for Our Divided Nation

Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz Fired for 'Leadership Issues, Moral Failures'

Pastor Carol Lentz of Hillsong East Coast has been let go from his leadership position at the church over 'leadership Issues and moral failures.'

Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz Fired for 'Leadership Issues, Moral Failures'