Church Archives

Nearly 500,000 Members Left the SBC in 2022

A new report by Lifeway Research suggests that the Southern Baptist Convention lost close to half a million members in 2022.

Nearly 500,000 Members Left the SBC in 2022

The Church Must Better Care for Children in Foster Care

Fostering children – and adopting those who need a family – has become our life’s calling. Sadly, only three percent of practicing Christians step...

The Church Must Better Care for Children in Foster Care

Bed Bath & Beyond… and the Church

By now you may have heard that Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing its stores. Many churches are making the same...

Bed Bath & Beyond… and the Church

Brian, Bobbie Houston's Daughter, Son-in-Law Resign from Hillsong Church Staff

Peter and Laura Toganivalu announced on Sunday that they are stepping down as Global Pastors of Hillsong Young & Free.

Brian, Bobbie Houston's Daughter, Son-in-Law Resign from Hillsong Church Staff

Nashville Megachurch Pastor Placed on Indefinite Leave for Having an 'Unhealthy Leadership Style'

The senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence after he admitted to...

Nashville Megachurch Pastor Placed on Indefinite Leave for Having an 'Unhealthy Leadership Style'

Church's 'God Is Trans' Display Sparks Controversy: 'The Church Should Not Be Promoting This'

A church in New York City has divided members and ignited a social media debate after hosting an art display claiming "God is trans."

Church's 'God Is Trans' Display Sparks Controversy: 'The Church Should Not Be Promoting This'

Arizona Megachurch Pastor Resigns Following Backlash for Controversial Book on Sex, the Church

Arizona megachurch pastor and author Joshua Butler has resigned from his ministry position due to backlash he received over his controversial book...

Arizona Megachurch Pastor Resigns Following Backlash for Controversial Book on Sex, the Church

SBC Restarts Search for New CEO and Executive Committee President

The Southern Baptist Convention is restarting its search for its new CEO and president of the Executive Committee.

Report: PCUSA Lost 100 Churches, 53,000 Members Last Year

In 2022, Presbyterian Church (USA) lost more than 100 congregations and more than 53,000 members, according to the PCUSA Office of the General...

Report: PCUSA Lost 100 Churches, 53,000 Members Last Year

Churches, Ministries Report Hundreds of Salvations, Baptisms since the Asbury Revival

Churches and other ministries are reporting hundreds of salvations and baptisms across the country, seemingly following February’s spiritual...

Churches, Ministries Report Hundreds of Salvations, Baptisms since the Asbury Revival

Georgia Pastor Mike Stone to Run for SBC President a Second Time

Georgia pastor Mike Stone has announced that he has accepted a nomination for Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president.

Megachurch to Open Auto Repair Shop to Serve Low-Income Individuals

A megachurch in Nebraska plans to build a food pantry and an auto repair shop to serve low-income community members.

Megachurch to Open Auto Repair Shop to Serve Low-Income Individuals

55 Oklahoma Churches to Leave the UMC

Fifty-five congregations in Oklahoma are disaffiliating from the United Methodist Church after delegates voted at a conference to approve the...

55 Oklahoma Churches to Leave the UMC

Ordinary Angels Director Jon Gunn Says Film Is a 'Call to Action' for the Church

The cast and crew behind the upcoming faith-based movie Ordinary Angels are revealing new details about the plot, saying it will be a “call to...

Ordinary Angels Director Jon Gunn Says Film Is a 'Call to Action' for the Church

Texas Church Donates $24,000 to Pay Off Students' School Lunch Debt

A church based in Austin, Texas, is giving back to its community by paying off over $20,000 worth of student lunch debt and helping to provide...

Texas Church Donates $24,000 to Pay Off Students' School Lunch Debt