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Churches across the U.S. Sue over COVID-19 Restrictions

Amid the coronavirus, churches across the United States are fighting back against restrictions on religious gatherings.

Churches across the U.S. Sue over COVID-19 Restrictions

'It Was as If the Holy Spirit Is Saying, Go!': Pastor Says God Told Him to Send Church Staff Home Just before Explosion in Beirut

In a recent interview, a Lebanese pastor shared that he believes the Lord prompted him to close his church and send staff members home just before...

'It Was as If the Holy Spirit Is Saying, Go!': Pastor Says God Told Him to Send Church Staff Home Just before Explosion in Beirut

‘They Just Want to Shut Us Down’: John MacArthur’s Church Defies Court and Meets

Despite having its injunction pulled, John MacArthur’s California church gathered in-doors on Sunday morning to worship together.

‘They Just Want to Shut Us Down’: John MacArthur’s Church Defies Court and Meets

Why Your Organization Should Invest in a Communication Director

As COVID-19 continues to change how churches operate, it may be time to consider hiring a communication's director.

Why Your Organization Should Invest in a Communication Director

'Thy Will Be Done': How to Pray for the Church and Our Nation

The next opportunity for the church to, as Chuck Colson often said, “be the church,” is to parents and children as the school year starts. “The...

'Thy Will Be Done': How to Pray for the Church and Our Nation

John MacArthur Sues California over COVID-19 Restrictions on Church

Pastor John MacArthur filed a lawsuit against the state of California on Wednesday amid stringent COVID-19 restrictions on his Grace Community...

John MacArthur Sues California over COVID-19 Restrictions on Church

Church Conflict during COVID-19 Growing Worry for Pastors, Says LifeWay Research

According to a LifeWay Research survey, conflict is growing within churches over if and how churches should re-open.

Church Conflict during COVID-19 Growing Worry for Pastors, Says LifeWay Research

Most American Christians Oppose Exemptions to Social Distancing Rules for Churches

According to Pew Research Center, 79 percent of Americans believe churches should "be subject to the same social distancing rules as other...

Most American Christians Oppose Exemptions to Social Distancing Rules for Churches

County Asks Judge to Hold Church in Contempt of Court for Worshiping Together

A California county judge is asking for a church and its pastor to be held in contempt of court for holding indoor worship services despite...

County Asks Judge to Hold Church in Contempt of Court for Worshiping Together

Chinese Communist Party Forces Churches to Donate to State COVID-19 Relief Funds or Stay Closed

According to Christian persecution watchdog Bitter Winter, the Chinese communist party is forcing religious groups to donate to state coronavirus...

Chinese Communist Party Forces Churches to Donate to State COVID-19 Relief Funds or Stay Closed

Our California Church Met in Person. Then the Police Came By and Said 'Well Done'

After a neighbor who thought our church was violating a regulation on church gatherings, they called the police. When the officer arrived, they...

Our California Church Met in Person. Then the Police Came By and Said 'Well Done'

Student Ministry: What We've Learned and How to Plan for the Fall

A panel of leaders recently offered some insight on how church leaders can prioritize the safety of their students and families while also...

Student Ministry: What We've Learned and How to Plan for the Fall

CatholicVote Urges Joe Biden to 'Publicly Condemn Attacks' against the Church

A Catholic political advocacy group, CatholicVote, is urging Joe Biden to speak out against the recent attacks on churches across the US.

CatholicVote Urges Joe Biden to 'Publicly Condemn Attacks' against the Church

California District Attorney Will Not Arrest Church Members for Meeting

California District Attorney Dan Dow declared a central California county, San Luis Obispo, a “sanctuary county” for churches holding in-person...

California District Attorney Will Not Arrest Church Members for Meeting

John MacArthur Welcomes Sunday Churchgoers to the 'Grace Community Church Peaceful Protest'

Pastor John MacArthur started Sunday's service by welcoming congregants to the "Grace Community Church peaceful protest."

John MacArthur Welcomes Sunday Churchgoers to the 'Grace Community Church Peaceful Protest'