Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves. A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level …
Portland’s streets tell a different story—discarded clothing litter areas like Old Town, reflecting Oregon’s worsening addiction crisis. Drug overdoses have quadrupled since 2018, with over 3,500 deaths since 2020. The epicenter of this issue lies …
Angolan authorities have accused Jackie Shroyer, the wife of slain American missionary Beau Shroyer, of orchestrating his murder to continue her relationship with a local man. Jackie allegedly paid $50,000 to three Angolan men to …
Trauma-informed care is increasingly influencing spiritual direction as religious leaders respond to the prevalence of spiritual trauma and abuse. Over the past decade, seminaries have incorporated these methods into clinical pastoral education, aiming to make …
With Donald Trump’s recent election victory, several Christian nationalist leaders have expressed excitement over the chance to influence government institutions. These figures view Trump’s win as a divine mandate to impose their religious worldview on …
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation on November 12, following intense criticism over his delayed response to abuse allegations tied to the Church of England. The allegations center on John Smyth, a British …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) General Commission on Archives & History (GCAH) has launched the Center for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage. The center aims to preserve the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals within the denomination’s history. …
Jason C. Yates, the former CEO of My Faith Votes, faces legal charges in Minnesota. He is accused of possessing child pornography material, raising significant concerns for the organization focused on engaging conservative Christians in …
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has issued its first global report on the Catholic Church’s response to clergy sexual abuse. The 50-page pilot annual report reviewed practices in 12 countries, two religious …
Gabriel “Gabe” Mills, a former pastor at Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is facing two felony charges for allegedly transferring intimate photos of a church member without consent. Mills reportedly accessed the photos during a …