Fuller Theological Seminary recently dismissed assistant professor Vince Bantu following allegations from a St. Louis ministerial accountability group. These ministers accused Bantu of ongoing sexual misconduct, presenting documents and witness testimonies to support their claims. …
In February 2014, a remarkable moment unfolded in Rome when Cardinal Gerhard Müller, a conservative figure in the Vatican, publicly embraced Gustavo Gutiérrez, the Dominican priest often regarded as the father of liberation theology. Once …
Like many congregations, San Diego Reformed Church is embracing hymnals again. Members practice reading music and singing hymns every Sunday before the service, guided by associate pastor Sean Kinnally. This practice is part of a …
America’s pastors are struggling with a challenging combination of issues, leaving many clergy feeling exhausted and burned out. A 2024 report from the Hartford Institute for Research revealed that clergy are “exhausted all the time,” …
The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia is currently grappling with internal discord over same-sex marriage. The global UMC, based in the U.S., voted to remove a long-standing condemnation of homosexuality from its governing document, …
Tedrick Woods, a bi-vocational pastor, demonstrates an exceptional level of versatility. He leads his church, Living Word Fellowship, in a unique hybrid worship model. Based in Austin, Woods preaches remotely three out of four Sundays …
As Donald Trump inches closer to the 2024 presidential election, his rhetoric increasingly revolves around America’s “final battle” against what he calls “sinister” and “dangerous” forces. This messaging resonates with his evangelical supporters, particularly those …
A recent Lifeway Research study revealed that while opioid abuse continues to devastate communities across the United States, many churches are offering less support for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. This decline in church involvement …
Pope Francis launched the second phase of his Catholic Church reform by asking forgiveness for various wrongs. He stressed that the church must acknowledge its sins to regain credibility with the faithful. This penitential act …
In the late 1700s, Robert Raikes witnessed children in Gloucester, England, engaging in troubling behavior, prompting him to establish the first Sunday School in 1780. His mission was to help children learn to read and …