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America's Achilles' Heel: Powerless Sermons and Prayerless Churches

The term "Achilles' heel" refers to an area of weakness and vulnerability. The American church today has an Achilles' heel—a lack of prayer and...

America's Achilles' Heel: Powerless Sermons and Prayerless Churches

CDC Director: Masked, Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Attend Worship Indoors

On Tuesday, the director of the CDC announced that fully vaccinated people who wear masks can now safely attend worship services.

CDC Director: Masked, Fully Vaccinated People Can Safely Attend Worship Indoors

Pastor Goes Viral Again after Demanding Canadian Officials Attempting to Enforce COVID-19 Restrictions to Leave His Church

Another video of a Polish pastor in Canada calling local authorities "Nazis" as they try to enforce coronavirus pandemic restrictions has gone...

Pastor Goes Viral Again after Demanding Canadian Officials Attempting to Enforce COVID-19 Restrictions to Leave His Church

Dallas Megachurch Pastor Resigns after Confessing to the Sin of Pride

On Sunday, a Dallas megachurch pastor who confessed to the sin of pride last summer tendered his resignation.

Dallas Megachurch Pastor Resigns after Confessing to the Sin of Pride

Prominent Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Church over Pastor's Reassignment

The largest United Methodist church in the Atlanta metropolitan region is leaving the denomination over the reassignment of its lead pastor.

Prominent Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Church over Pastor's Reassignment

Church Forced to Cancel Event with Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk after Receiving Threats of Violence

A Church in Washington state was forced to cancel an event with conservative activist Charlie Kirk after it received threats of violence.

Church Forced to Cancel Event with Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk after Receiving Threats of Violence

'Get the Vaccine,' Pastor Robert Jeffress Urges Christians Who Are Lonely and Fearful of COVID

In a recent sermon about loneliness, First Baptist Church Pastor Robert Jeffress urged Christians fearful of COVID-19 to get the vaccine so they...

'Get the Vaccine,' Pastor Robert Jeffress Urges Christians Who Are Lonely and Fearful of COVID

Survey: Faith Leaders Key to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy Among Religious — And Qanon Believers

A new survey has revealed that faith leaders are key to combating vaccine hesitancy or outright anti-vaccine sentiments among religious Americans...

Survey: Faith Leaders Key to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy Among Religious — And Qanon Believers

Will COVID-19 Bring an End to the Church Collection Plate?

Passing the offering plate, once a staple of worship, has largely halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And given the rise of a cashless society —...

Will COVID-19 Bring an End to the Church Collection Plate?

Minnesota Churches Caught in Standoffs Between Protesters and Police

Churches across Minnesota are working to find the best ways to minister to others amid rising racial tensions.

Minnesota Churches Caught in Standoffs Between Protesters and Police

59 Percent of U.S. Churchgoers Say They Participated In or Led a Church Small Group in 2020

According to a new Lifeway Research study, 59 percent of U.S. churchgoers said they participated in or led a church small group in 2020 despite...

59 Percent of U.S. Churchgoers Say They Participated In or Led a Church Small Group in 2020

Georgia Church Elders Under Fire for Expelling Divorced Woman Who Came Out as Lesbian

A church is receiving backlash after its elders expelled a woman who divorced her husband and then came out as a lesbian.

Georgia Church Elders Under Fire for Expelling Divorced Woman Who Came Out as Lesbian

Pastor Apologizes for Criticizing Wives' Weight: 'I'm Truly Sorry that I Embarrassed You'

A Missouri pastor has issued an apology for preaching a sermon back in February that urged wives to lose weight and be more attractive, saying his...

Pastor Apologizes for Criticizing Wives' Weight: 'I'm Truly Sorry that I Embarrassed You'

Court Says Alberta Govt. Does Not Have to Bring Evidence Supporting Lockdowns to Trial of GraceLife Church Pastor

A Canadian court ruled last Friday that the government of Alberta will not be required to present medical or scientific evidence justifying...

Court Says Alberta Govt. Does Not Have to Bring Evidence Supporting Lockdowns to Trial of GraceLife Church Pastor

'Q Is the Truth,': Lin Wood Promotes QAnon at Bible College to Cheering Crowds

Rhema Bible Training College and Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, hosted a conference over the weekend that featured well-known...

'Q Is the Truth,': Lin Wood Promotes QAnon at Bible College to Cheering Crowds