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Church Giving Down More due to COVID-19 Than During Recession, Survey Shows

A new “State of the Plate” survey released by the National Association of Evangelicals on Wednesday found that a third of churches — 34 percent —...

Church Giving Down More due to COVID-19 Than During Recession, Survey Shows

5 Great Ways to Keep Your Faith Community Connected through the Coronavirus Crisis

During this time of near global lockdown, it is more important than ever to stay connected. This is particularly true for churches. But how do you...

5 Great Ways to Keep Your Faith Community Connected through the Coronavirus Crisis

Panel of Experts Offer Hope to the Black Community amid High Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Christian Headlines recently assembled a group of Black Community experts to discuss the matter. Sitting together in a room at least six feet apart...

Panel of Experts Offer Hope to the Black Community amid High Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Thousands Join Christian Streaming Service during COVID-19 Crisis

Christian streaming service RightNow Media is offering resources to churches who are having to learn how to operate online amid shelter in place...

Thousands Join Christian Streaming Service during COVID-19 Crisis

Louisville Drops Ban, Allows Church to Hold Drive-In Services

A federal judge decided on Tuesday that a Louisville church can indeed hold drive-in-services, despite the mayor issuing a ban on such services...

Louisville Drops Ban, Allows Church to Hold Drive-In Services

Why This Baptist Pastor Signed Up His Church for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

The rules for the Paycheck Protection Program allow nonprofit organizations — including churches like ours — to apply for these loans. I must admit...

Why This Baptist Pastor Signed Up His Church for a Paycheck Protection Program Loan

Federal Judge Says Kansas Churches Can Hold Worship Services despite 10 Person Gathering Limit

Despite an executive order requiring gatherings consist of 10 people or fewer, a federal judge ruled this week that Kansas churches can hold...

Federal Judge Says Kansas Churches Can Hold Worship Services despite 10 Person Gathering Limit

Americans List Opening of Retail Stores, Churches as Top Priorities

When asked what they want to see open back up first when stay-at-home orders expire, Americans in a survey of 1,200 listed retail stores and...

Americans List Opening of Retail Stores, Churches as Top Priorities

Up to 30 Bishops, Pastors Have Died from COVID-19 in Largest Black Pentecostal Denomination

Up to 30 bishops and prominent Church of God in Christ clergy members have died from COVID-19 in the United States.

Up to 30 Bishops, Pastors Have Died from COVID-19 in Largest Black Pentecostal Denomination

Don't Be Deceived or Distracted by Online Church Numbers

Online church service numbers are up significantly for many churches. Large online church audiences can be intoxicating. An executive pastor at...

Don't Be Deceived or Distracted by Online Church Numbers

Survey Numbers Chart Evangelical Defiance against the States

Should congregations continue to gather for in-person worship and other social functions? Can the state restrict religious organizations from fully...

Survey Numbers Chart Evangelical Defiance against the States

Willow Creek Names Michigan Pastor David Dummitt as New Leader

Willow Creek Community Church announced its new senior pastor on Wednesday, a megachurch pastor from Michigan, David Dummitt.

Willow Creek Names Michigan Pastor David Dummitt as New Leader

These California Churches Say Holding In-Person Services Is Essential despite Pandemic

A group of Southern California pastors sued Gov. Gavin Newsom as well as Riverside and San Bernardino county officials, claiming social distancing...

These California Churches Say Holding In-Person Services Is Essential despite Pandemic

Tennessee Pastor Recovers Undamaged Piano from Church Destroyed by Tornado

Tornados that ripped through several southern states earlier this week knocked at least one church to the ground, but when a pastor and some...

Tennessee Pastor Recovers Undamaged Piano from Church Destroyed by Tornado

New Mexico Megachurch Files Suit against State over Policy Banning Gatherings of More than 5

A megachurch in New Mexico is suing the state over a new policy limiting gatherings to five people or fewer.

New Mexico Megachurch Files Suit against State over Policy Banning Gatherings of More than 5