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In 7 Years, 2,000 People Have Come to Christ at Greg Laurie's Maui-Based Church

California megachurch pastor and Harvest Crusades founder Greg Laurie recently spoke about what God has been doing at his congregation in Maui,...

In 7 Years, 2,000 People Have Come to Christ at Greg Laurie's Maui-Based Church

4 Ways Barbie Adds to the Church’s Conversation about Gender Roles

I won’t say that Barbie solves this universal problem or will make a clear-cut, biblical argument for or against complementarianism versus...

4 Ways Barbie Adds to the Church’s Conversation about Gender Roles

Texas Baptist Convention Adopts Statement Encouraging the Affirmation of Woman Ministers, Leaders

The Baptist General Convention of Texas approved and adopted a statement last week encouraging its staff to continue to affirm women in...

Texas Baptist Convention Adopts Statement Encouraging the Affirmation of Woman Ministers, Leaders

77 Christian Groups Receive $92 Million to Expand Parenting, Family Ministries, Programming

Some 77 Christian organizations and ministry groups have received grants of up to $1.25 million and totaling $92 million, to expand their parenting...

77 Christian Groups Receive $92 Million to Expand Parenting, Family Ministries, Programming

California Church Named in Lawsuit over the Torture, Murder of Former Elder's 11-Year-Old Daughter

The San Diego, California-based Rock Church and one of its employees have been named as defendants in a civil lawsuit claiming that the church,...

California Church Named in Lawsuit over the Torture, Murder of Former Elder's 11-Year-Old Daughter

Investing and Inviting to Achieve Maximum Impact

The core dynamic of evangelism is investing and inviting. Let’s start off with the invest part. Investing in someone is simply about building a...

Investing and Inviting to Achieve Maximum Impact

Why Caring for Children Has Always Been a Priority of the Church

Nineteenth century India was a particularly brutal place for girls. Women were considered inferior to men and were not allowed to be educated or...

Why Caring for Children Has Always Been a Priority of the Church

J.D. Greear Supports National African American Fellowships' Challenge of SBC's Ban on Woman Pastors

Pastor and Former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, J.D. Greear, has expressed his support for the National African American...

J.D. Greear Supports National African American Fellowships' Challenge of SBC's Ban on Woman Pastors

Severe Weather Is the Top Reason Churchgoers Skip Services

A new study from Lifeway Research found that there are six main reasons why Americans who attend a religious service at a Protestant or...

Severe Weather Is the Top Reason Churchgoers Skip Services

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Despite scandals and controversy surrounding the Australia-based Hillsong Church and the California-based Bethel Church, worship leaders still...

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Less Than 1/3 of Americans Have Confidence in Organized Religion, Public Schools

According to a new Gallup survey, less than a third of Americans have confidence in the Church or organized religion, while only a quarter have...

Less Than 1/3 of Americans Have Confidence in Organized Religion, Public Schools

Archbishop of York Says Including 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer May Be 'Problematic'

The Archbishop of York says that the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer may be “problematic” because of their patriarchal association.

Archbishop of York Says Including 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer May Be 'Problematic'

Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime after Wooden Crosses Are Burned Outside Church

Local authorities are investigating a possible hate crime at a church in Sylmar, California after three wooden crosses were set on fire.

Police Investigating Possible Hate Crime after Wooden Crosses Are Burned Outside Church

More Than 4,000 Churches Have Left the UMC This Year, New Data Finds

More than 4,000 congregations have left the United Methodist Church this year over disagreements about the body’s stance on LGBT issues, according...

More Than 4,000 Churches Have Left the UMC This Year, New Data Finds

Anna Duggar's Father Makes Controversial Remarks about Slavery during Sermon

A Texas church has issued an apology after an in-law of the Duggars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting made controversial comments about slavery during...

Anna Duggar's Father Makes Controversial Remarks about Slavery during Sermon