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QAnon, Conspiracy Theories, & the Church: Faith and Fear Don’t Mix

America has long been fertile ground for the creating and spreading of conspiracy theories. Sadly, however, QAnon, which offers a fear-based...

QAnon, Conspiracy Theories, & the Church: Faith and Fear Don’t Mix

75 Percent of Churches, Christian Organizations Stayed Open Thanks to Paycheck Protection Program

According to a new survey, 75 percent of churches and Christian organizations were able to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic with the help...

75 Percent of Churches, Christian Organizations Stayed Open Thanks to Paycheck Protection Program

Almost All 40 Atlanta Church Members Who Contracted COVID-19 in July Have Recovered

According to new reports, almost all 40 members of an Atlanta church who contracted COVID-19 in July have recovered.

Almost All 40 Atlanta Church Members Who Contracted COVID-19 in July Have Recovered

John Macarthur Claimed There Is 'No Pandemic.' He Was Politicizing Science, Experts Say

During a sermon over the weekend, California Pastor John MacArthur asserted that there is no such coronavirus pandemic.

John Macarthur Claimed There Is 'No Pandemic.' He Was Politicizing Science, Experts Say

'We Are Not Closing,' Pastor Declares after County Fines Church $52,750 for Worship Services

On Tuesday, a pastor of a large California church asserted that his church will not stop meeting for indoor services even after recieving over...

'We Are Not Closing,' Pastor Declares after County Fines Church $52,750 for Worship Services

Charges Dropped against Former Village Church Children's Minister Matt Tonne

Sexual abuse charges have been dropped against The Village Church's former associate children's minister.

Charges Dropped against Former Village Church Children's Minister Matt Tonne

L.A. County Boots Grace Community Church Off Parking Lot It’s Leased for 45 Years

Los Angeles County is terminating a lease for a parking lot that has been held by Grace Community Church for the last 45 years. Church members...

L.A. County Boots Grace Community Church Off Parking Lot It’s Leased for 45 Years

Conmen Pretending to Be Pastors Steal over $28 Million from More Than 1,000 People

Three men posing as pastors have been indicted for scamming more than 1,000 people out of a total of $28,000,000.

Conmen Pretending to Be Pastors Steal over $28 Million from More Than 1,000 People

Keith And Kristyn Getty’s Sing! Conference Goes Online, Focuses on Singing at Home

“The most common command in the Scriptures is to sing. And all the derivatives of singing — to praise, to extol,” he said. “It’s more than what...

Keith And Kristyn Getty’s Sing! Conference Goes Online, Focuses on Singing at Home

Role in Racial Healing: The Prayer of Bishop Garland Hunt

As Paul told the Ephesians, “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers...

Role in Racial Healing: The Prayer of Bishop Garland Hunt

China Forcibly Removes 900 Church Crosses in a Single Province, Threatens Christians

According to Bitter Winter, a persecution watchdog group, the Chinese government has removed at least 900 crosses from churches in a single...

China Forcibly Removes 900 Church Crosses in a Single Province, Threatens Christians

Barna President: 1 in 5 Churches May Shut Their Doors Because of the Pandemic

Barna Research Group President David Kinnaman is predicting that as many as one in five churches will not be able to stay open as giving is once...

Barna President: 1 in 5 Churches May Shut Their Doors Because of the Pandemic

Judge Denies L.A. County's 4th Attempt to Shut Down John MacArthur's Church

On Tuesday, a California judge declined to issue a restraining order that would shut down Grace Community Church.

Judge Denies L.A. County's 4th Attempt to Shut Down John MacArthur's Church

Social Media and Ministry: How Communications Directors Can Create Community and Attract Visitors

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches are relying on the internet to host online services. But with services online, how are churches supposed...

Social Media and Ministry: How Communications Directors Can Create Community and Attract Visitors

'This Activity Is Unlawful': California Church Fined $10,000 for Singing, Meeting Indoors

Two churches in California were fined thousands of dollars for holding indoor, in-person church services over the weekend.

'This Activity Is Unlawful': California Church Fined $10,000 for Singing, Meeting Indoors