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Majority of Pastors Say Denominations Are 'Vital' but Worry about Their Future, New Poll Shows

According to a new Lifeway Research survey, most Protestant pastors whose churches belong to a denomination consider them to be "vital" yet believe...

Majority of Pastors Say Denominations Are 'Vital' but Worry about Their Future, New Poll Shows

At Least Three Critical Race Theory Statements Proposed for Southern Baptist Meeting

On Wednesday, two Southern Baptist pastors, Tom Ascol of Florida and Tom Buck of Texas, called on delegates to rescind Resolution 9. Passed...

At Least Three Critical Race Theory Statements Proposed for Southern Baptist Meeting

Southern Baptist Executive Committee Hires Guidepost Solutions to Review Moore Allegations

On Friday, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee announced that it has retained a firm to “conduct an independent review of its...

Southern Baptist Executive Committee Hires Guidepost Solutions to Review Moore Allegations

How Can Southern Baptist Leaders Set Things Right?

We must embrace church discipline over the fear of what people might think. We must not shy away from the truth, but face it head-on knowing that...

How Can Southern Baptist Leaders Set Things Right?

Jury Orders Pastor Accused of Rape to Pay $500,000 after He Refused to Apologize to Victim

A Georgia pastor was handed a $500,000 verdict on Wednesday after he refused to publically apologize to the women he allegedly abused and raped.

Jury Orders Pastor Accused of Rape to Pay $500,000 after He Refused to Apologize to Victim

Nevada to Pay Church $175,000 Following Lawsuit over COVID-19 Worship Restrictions

The state of Nevada has agreed to pay Calvary Chapel Dayton $175,000 in legal fees after placing restrictions on houses of worship during the...

Nevada to Pay Church $175,000 Following Lawsuit over COVID-19 Worship Restrictions

The SBC and the Struggle to Address Sexual Abuse

This year's Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting will be a watershed moment for the SBC. Messengers will choose a new SBC President and will...

The SBC and the Struggle to Address Sexual Abuse

Anne Graham Lotz: 'I Just Have to Follow the Lord and What He's Called Me to Do'

In an interview with Religion News Service, Bible teacher Anne Graham Lotz shared that she would "never come out against women being ordained,"...

Anne Graham Lotz: 'I Just Have to Follow the Lord and What He's Called Me to Do'

Pressure Mounts for an Independent Investigation of SBC Executive Committee Handling of Abuse

Rolland Slade, the chairman of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, is planning to call for an independent investigation into the...

Pressure Mounts for an Independent Investigation of SBC Executive Committee Handling of Abuse

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Is it possible to not endorse or agree with Bethel church but still listen to their worship in a corporate setting? I'm not endorsing and promoting...

Bethel Church Responds to Pastor's Request for Clarification on Beliefs

Group Raises $95,000,000 to Rebuild NYC Church Destroyed in 9/11 Attack

The Friends of Saint Nicholas group has raised at least $95,000,000 to rebuild a New York City church that was destroyed during the 2001 terrorist...

Group Raises $95,000,000 to Rebuild NYC Church Destroyed in 9/11 Attack

Canadian Church Holds 'Underground' Service after Gov't Closes Its Building

In Calgary, Alberta, Canada, a church that saw its building closed by the provincial government held an illegal outdoor “underground” worship...

Canadian Church Holds 'Underground' Service after Gov't Closes Its Building

Pastor's Religious Freedom Was Not Violated When He Was Arrest for Holding Church Services despite COVID-19 Restrictions, Judge Says

A judge recently ruled that a Canadian pastor's religious freedom was not violated when he was arrested for holding in-person church services...

Pastor's Religious Freedom Was Not Violated When He Was Arrest for Holding Church Services despite COVID-19 Restrictions, Judge Says

Southern Baptist Pastors Demand Inquiry into Handling of Sex Abuse Cases

Two pastors within the Southern Baptist Convention are asking for an investigation into the mishandling of sex abuse allegations by top SBC...

Southern Baptist Pastors Demand Inquiry into Handling of Sex Abuse Cases

Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren Signals Retirement with Search for Successor

On Sunday, Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren signaled that, after 40 years in the pulpit, he will soon retire.

Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren Signals Retirement with Search for Successor