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SBC President J.D. Greear Calls Church’s Decision to Ordain Women “Disappointing”

Saddleback, a California megachurch associated with the Southern Baptist Convention, recently appointed three female pastors. This drew backlash...

SBC President J.D. Greear Calls Church’s Decision to Ordain Women “Disappointing”

How to Stay When the World Says Leave

The Church is not above our critique, of course, but too many who embrace the habit of criticizing her soon find themselves as no longer part of...

How to Stay When the World Says Leave

PreachersNSneakers Founder Argues Celebrity Pastor Culture Is 'Idol Worship'

In a recent interview, Ben Kirby, the creator of the viral Instagram page PeachersNSneakers, argued that "celebrity pastor culture" is a form of...

PreachersNSneakers Founder Argues Celebrity Pastor Culture Is 'Idol Worship'

For Some Pastors, The Past Year Was a Sign from God it Was Time to Quit

According to a recent Barna Group survey, 29 percent of Protestant pastors said they had given “real, serious consideration to quitting being in...

For Some Pastors, The Past Year Was a Sign from God it Was Time to Quit

Pro-Trump Prophet Jeff Jansen Leaves Wife, Ministry to 'Pursue His Own Desires'

Pastor Jeff Jansen of Global Fire Ministries has been asked to step down from his ministry after he chose to leave his wife and family "to pursue...

Pro-Trump Prophet Jeff Jansen Leaves Wife, Ministry to 'Pursue His Own Desires'

Leave Loud, Blaming Churches

According to a new Gallup poll, the number of Americans who belong to a church, synagogue or mosque has fallen below 50 percent for the first time...

Leave Loud, Blaming Churches

'Gestapo Psychopaths You Are!': Canadian Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service despite COVID-19 Restrictions

Artur Pawlowski, a Polish pastor living in Canada, was arrested this weekend for holding a Sunday church service that violated Canada's COVID-19...

'Gestapo Psychopaths You Are!': Canadian Pastor Arrested for Holding Church Service despite COVID-19 Restrictions

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Elects First Transgender Person as Bishop

The Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) has elected a transgender person to serve as bishop of the...

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Elects First Transgender Person as Bishop

Saddleback Church Ordains Three Women as Pastors despite Denomination's Restrictions

Saddleback Church in California recently celebrated the ordination of three women pastors.

Saddleback Church Ordains Three Women as Pastors despite Denomination's Restrictions

Florida Church Expels 150 Members following Clash with Lead Pastor, Leadership Team

A Florida church has expelled at least 150 members who voiced disapproval of the church's new lead pastor and his leadership team.

Florida Church Expels 150 Members following Clash with Lead Pastor, Leadership Team

Megachurch to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine after Service: It's the 'Best Way' to 'Fully Open' Churches

First Baptist Church in Dallas will be serving as a vaccine clinic on May 16 and then again on June 13 so that members of the megachurch can easily...

Megachurch to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine after Service: It's the 'Best Way' to 'Fully Open' Churches

Christian and Missionary Alliance to Consider Calling Women Pastors

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is considering extending the title of "pastor" to women leaders within the denomination.

Christian and Missionary Alliance to Consider Calling Women Pastors

Charasmatic Leaders Issue 'Prophetic Standards Statement' to Address False 2020 Election Prophecies

A group of charismatic leaders has issued a statement addressing the abuses of the charismatic movement, particularly the false prophecies...

Charasmatic Leaders Issue 'Prophetic Standards Statement' to Address False 2020 Election Prophecies

25 Percent of Churchgoers with a Job Frequently Work Sunday Mornings, Poll Shows

According to a new Lifeway Research survey, 25 percent of Protestant churchgoers who have a job are required to work on Sunday mornings at least...

25 Percent of Churchgoers with a Job Frequently Work Sunday Mornings, Poll Shows

The Evangelical Sexual Abuse Crisis Is the Spiritual Warfare of Our Time

A three-year journey of healing and spiritual awakening began for the author after a life-altering accident, which led them to re-examine their...

The Evangelical Sexual Abuse Crisis Is the Spiritual Warfare of Our Time