Ben Mandrell, president of Lifeway Christian Resources, is stepping down to become pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis. The move marks a rare mid-career transition from the helm of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) …
A Lifeway Research study has found that evangelical and Black Protestant pastors today are less trained in counseling and less likely to refer church members to professional counselors than a decade ago. Only 9% hold …
Local church leaders and nonprofits in Pasadena, California, are responding to a sharp increase in immigration arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). From June 6 to June 22, federal authorities reported over 1,600 …
Religious Communities Voice Unified Opposition After the passage of President Trump’s domestic policy bill, Speaker Mike Johnson posted a Bible verse on social media. He referenced 2 Corinthians and added “soli Deo Gloria,” expressing gratitude …
Three Leaders Depart Following Boyd’s Exit Less than two weeks after Senior Pastor Brady Boyd was asked to resign, the elders of New Life Church have requested that two additional top leaders step down. Executive …
Rise to Fame Through Preaching and Music Jimmy Swaggart, the once-celebrated televangelist and Pentecostal preacher, has passed away at the age of 90. Known for his fiery sermons and gospel piano performances, Swaggart built a …
A new report from the American Bible Society finds a strong correlation between Bible engagement and overall flourishing. The study highlights this trend most clearly among Gen Z and millennials. Young adults who read the …
Dominic J. Foor, a 39-year-old Ohio pastor, has been indicted on multiple charges of sexual misconduct involving minors. Despite the legal proceedings, Foor is actively preaching at a new church, where many in the congregation …
A recent Pew Research study reveals that more than a quarter of U.S. Christians occasionally engage in astrology, tarot, or fortune telling. Despite religious teachings warning against such practices, many Christians view them as harmless …
Jennifer Lyell, a former Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) executive and prominent figure in the denomination’s sexual abuse reckoning, died on June 7 at age 47. Her death followed a massive stroke suffered days earlier, sources …