Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited …
$31.5M Settlement Reached in High-Profile Abuse Case Rock Church has paid $3 million to settle a civil lawsuit related to the 2022 death of 11-year-old Arabella McCormack, a case that sparked outrage over institutional failures. …
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to downgrade recommendations for four childhood vaccines has triggered sharp reactions. Anti-vaccine activists view this as a breakthrough that could erode long-standing liability protections for vaccine manufacturers. Critics …
Hunger among early childhood educators is surging, according to new findings from Stanford’s Center on Early Childhood. In June, 58% of providers reported experiencing food insecurity, marking a dramatic rise from previous years. This group …
World Vision’s toy distribution campaign is lifting spirits in Jamaica’s western parishes following Hurricane Melissa, which caused extensive damage earlier this year. The evangelical humanitarian organization aims to reach 2,000 children with toys, shoes, and …
Episcopal Diocese Donates $1 Million for Gaza Child Medical Aid The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey has pledged $1 million from a longstanding, underused fund to support Gaza child medical aid, targeting children and adolescents …
Post-Pandemic Pew Gap Highlights Single Mothers’ Absence Barna research shows only one in four single mothers attends church weekly—the steepest drop among women. While attendance across other groups rebounds, single moms remain notably absent. This …
From Hate to Brotherhood: A Search for Belonging The transformation of a former neo-Nazi skinhead into a Christian pastor is rooted in a powerful need for belonging. As a high school student in Phoenix, Caleb …
A quiet Saturday gathering at an east Charlotte church turned into chaos when masked federal agents conducted a sudden immigration raid. About 20 members were doing yard work and preparing meals when agents arrived unannounced, …
A growing number of families are scrambling to find food after the federal government shutdown halted SNAP (EBT) benefits. With benefits frozen in many states, households reliant on food assistance are turning to food banks, …