The Institute on Religion & Democracy (IRD) has taken over Good News, a theologically conservative magazine influential in United Methodist Church (UMC) politics. Initially set to close after nearly six decades, the publication relaunched on …
(OPINION) Usually, if we focus on the commonalities, we begin to find the
hand of God working among us. If we major on our differences, we not only
help the devil, but may come to imagine the other person is the devil.
(ANALYSIS) Changes in the film industry, and the changing demographics of
family life in America, mean we’re likely to see a great deal of Christmas
movies in the future that are focused on faith. You might say the future of
Christmas films is very much faith-based. One of the most fascinating
things is the collapse of the Christmas movie and the rise of the modern
faith-based genre happened around the same time two decades ago.
At least 40 members of the New Bethesda Jesus Tribal Ministry in Michwar Village, Chhattisgarh, have sought refuge in their church. This comes after village councils issued a Nov. 17 resolution threatening Christians who refuse …
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a leading Black Protestant denomination, recently addressed same-sex marriage at its General Conference in Ohio. Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, a longtime advocate, has been pushing for change since 2004 …
Ben Boswell, senior minister at Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, has resigned under contentious circumstances following a sermon critiquing Donald Trump’s incoming administration. While the church framed his resignation as a mutual …
A gay ex-pastor conducted a survey investigating why people leave Christianity. The findings revealed politics as a leading factor, particularly conservative ideologies tied to evangelicalism. Respondents cited Donald Trump’s election and his alignment with evangelical …
Bible sales have soared by 22% through October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, far surpassing the less than 1% growth in total U.S. book sales. Data from Circana BookScan shows 13.7 million …
Christian duo For KING + COUNTRY is set to captivate audiences this holiday season with their theatrical project, A Drummer Boy Christmas Live. Running from Dec. 5–9, this cinematic experience transforms their beloved Christmas show …
Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race has sparked intense reflection among Democrats. Trump won by securing all seven swing states. His margin of victory, smaller than Biden’s in 2020, underscores …