County Rejects Claims of Constitutional Violations Attorneys representing the Chatham County Board of Commissioners have denied allegations that the county violated The Summit Church’s civil rights. The multi-campus church, led by former Southern Baptist Convention …
Rise in Personalized Faith Challenges Traditional Religion A new study highlights a significant shift in American religious life, with more individuals turning away from organized religion in favor of personalized spiritual practices. The research, “Breaking …
Bishop T.D. Jakes Passes Pastoral Mantle to Daughter and Son-in-Law Bishop T.D. Jakes announced Sunday he is stepping down as senior pastor of The Potter’s House, the Dallas megachurch he founded in 1996. The 67-year-old …
Vatican Schedules May 7 Conclave to Choose New Pope The Vatican announced that the College of Cardinals will gather on May 7 to elect the next pope in the Sistine Chapel. The process follows the …
Church Faces Backlash for Homeless Shelter Plan Christ Episcopal Church in Toms River, New Jersey, is threatened with losing its 11-acre property through eminent domain. The town council voted on April 30 to begin proceedings …
Lawsuit Alleges Power Grab at Second Baptist Church Houston A new lawsuit accuses Second Baptist Church Houston of removing long-standing member voting rights and handing “near-dictatorial authority” to its senior pastor. Filed by the nonprofit …
Allegations Surface Against North Point Pastor Andy Stanley Popular pastor and author Andy Stanley is denying claims that he knew about Reggie Joiner’s alleged abuse nearly two decades ago. The anonymous accusation was published on …
Surge in Online Church Engagement Amid Easter Celebrations The Church of England’s website AChurchNearYou.com has recorded a sharp rise in activity, sharing over 11,000 church services and events on social media. Page views climbed from …
Investigator Finds Michael Brown Engaged in Misconduct An independent report by Firefly found Messianic apologist Michael Brown engaged in “sexually abusive misconduct” with a 20-year-old employee and an “inappropriate relationship” with a married congregant in …
Historian Beth Allison Barr highlights the immense pressure placed on pastors’ wives within many Christian denominations. Speaking on the podcast “Saved by the City,” Barr explained that pastors’ wives are expected to embody the church’s …