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Town Says Yes to Museums and Libraries, But No to Churches

A North Carolina church filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the town of Monroe after it prevented the congregation from meeting in a building...

Town Says Yes to Museums and Libraries, But No to Churches

UMC Minnesota Conference Edited 'Father' Out of the Apostles’ Creed

At a recent multi-day conference, the Minnesota Conference of the United Methodist Church used an edited version of the Apostles’ Creed which...

UMC Minnesota Conference Edited 'Father' Out of the Apostles’ Creed

Here Are 8 of the Most Controversial Issues in the Church Today

Whatever your views on each of these topics, hopefully reading this list of the areas where the church often experiences division will encourage us...

Here Are 8 of the Most Controversial Issues in the Church Today

Church Suspends Sacraments as Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads

An Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo last month has led Roman Catholics to stop administering several sacraments temporarily...

Church Suspends Sacraments as Deadly Ebola Outbreak Spreads

On Tiananmen Anniversary, China Detains Dozens of Christians in Sichuan

International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that on June 4 at 3:30 pm, local authorities raided Autumn Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan, China...

On Tiananmen Anniversary, China Detains Dozens of Christians in Sichuan

Pakistan: Christians Told They Can’t Have a Church in Muslim-majority Village

Christians in a village in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been told to remove every visible sign of Christianity from their church, six months...

Pakistan: Christians Told They Can’t Have a Church in Muslim-majority Village

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Episcopal Church: History and Beliefs

Discover our 10 things Christians should know about the Episcopal Church.

10 Things Christians Should Know about the Episcopal Church: History and Beliefs

Turkey Returns Confiscated Syriac Church Property Deeds

Syriac Orthodox Christians have welcomed the Turkish government’s return of 55 title deeds, representing nearly half of their ancient church...

Turkey Returns Confiscated Syriac Church Property Deeds

Save the Persecuted Christians: How Churches Can Get Involved

You’ve been asked to save the whales, the elephants, and the redwoods, but how about the persecuted Christians?

Save the Persecuted Christians: How Churches Can Get Involved

Baptist Church Decides to Remove Jesus Statue That’s ‘Too Catholic’

A Baptist church’s decision to remove a statue of Jesus it deems “too Catholic” has divided Christians on social media.

Baptist Church Decides to Remove Jesus Statue That’s ‘Too Catholic’

Southwestern Seminary Fires Paige Patterson

The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary voted Wednesday to cut all ties with former President...

Southwestern Seminary Fires Paige Patterson

Minister ‘Still Wrestling’ with His Faith after Murder of His Wife and Son

Minister ‘Still Wrestling’ with His Faith after Murder of His Wife and Son

7 Reasons Teens Need 'Big Church' as Much as Youth Group

I hope to make a case for taking your teenager to “Big Church.”

7 Reasons Teens Need 'Big Church' as Much as Youth Group

United Methodist Top Court to Hold Special Session on LGBT Support

A decision this week by the United Methodist Church’s top court hints at what the denomination’s planned special session on sexuality will look...

United Methodist Top Court to Hold Special Session on LGBT Support

The Pandemic of Loneliness: The Church Has the Answer

Do you feel lonely? Join the crowd. Loneliness has reached pandemic levels—but there is hope.

The Pandemic of Loneliness: The Church Has the Answer