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A Restored Medieval Depiction of the Crusades Shows How England Embraced Islamic Culture

An 800-year-old puzzle about a set of 13th-century floor tiles has added to historians’ thinking about the relationship of Europeans and Arabs at the time of the Crusades.

Young Evangelicals Listen to Their Pastors. Do Pastors Listen to Them?

As they become more politically aware and active, younger evangelicals start to question how their Christian parents and pastors have presented various issues to them

Ministry Equips Churches To Serve Refugees in Kansas City

More than a year after American withdrawal created massive instability in Afghanistan, refugees from the war-torn nation still need practical help and a friendly face.

Cardinal George Pell, Conservative Force at the Vatican, Dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, who once spearheaded financial reform for Pope Francis at the Vatican, died Tuesday (Jan. 10) at the age of 81 due to complications after hip replacement surgery in Rome.

Lifetime’s ‘Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation’ Dramatizes Life of Alleged Cult Leader

Lifetime has released its first trailer for "Gwen Shamblin: Starving for Salvation,” a movie based on the life of church leader and diet guru, Gwen Shamblin Lara, who has been accused of leading a cult and who died in a plane crash in May 2021.

‘God Using Me in a Different Way Today,’ Says Bills’ Damar Hamlin; Josh Allen Proclaims ‘God’s Real’

On Sunday, Damar Hamlin tweeted, “GameDay.. Nothing I Want More Than To Be Running Out That Tunnel With My Brothers. God Using Me In A Different Way Today. Tell Someone You Love Them Today!”

Tim Keller on Spiritual Life After Terminal Diagnosis: ‘I’m Closer to Where I Should Have Been Most of My Life’

In a recent interview, Tim Keller reflected on his prayer life after his terminal diagnosis, saying that while he often prays for healing, the knowledge that death is certain has actually caused his faith to grow.

‘Woke Preacher’ Denied Access to Oklahoma Inmate’s Upcoming Execution

State corrections officials have denied a request from Oklahoma death-row inmate Scott Eizember to have his spiritual adviser, Arkansas pastor Jeff Hood, present in the execution chamber. Authorities cite Hood’s anti-death penalty activism, including an arrest during a protest in Texas.

Excavation of Ancient Pool of Siloam Evidences Scriptural Accounts

Assyria’s King Sennacherib was planning to capture Judah. Somehow, King Hezekiah had workers dig a tunnel through solid rock and divert Judah’s water supply to the Pool of Siloam, hiding it from the enemy.

Chicago Pastor James Meeks Bids a Tearful Farewell After 38 Years at Salem Baptist

After 38 years as a pastor, Meeks said he wanted to leave while his church was still doing well.

South Carolina’s Largest UMC Church Set To Leave Denomination

Mt. Horeb United Methodist, South Carolina’s largest United Methodist church, is gearing up to break from the denomination with a formal vote expected next month.

‘Demonic’—Jackie Hill Perry Renounces Enneagram, Told God ‘I Am Sorry’ for Promoting It

Jackie Hill Perry posted an Instagram story over the weekend in which she expressed that after studying the widely popular Enneagram personality profiling system, she has come to believe that it is demonic.

‘Ministry Is Who You Are’—Sadie Robertson Huff Urges Christians Not To Compartmentalize Their Faith

During the closing session of Passion 2023, TV personality and social media influencer Sadie Robertson Huff encouraged attendees to merge their spiritual and personal lives.

Pastor Jack Hayford Passes Away at 88

Pastor Jack Hayford, author, songwriter, and longtime pastor of Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, has died at the age of 88. 

Congress Remains Largely Christian Despite Societal Trends

Congress remains a largely Christian institution, bucking two societal trends of declining Christianity and waning religious affiliation. More than a fifth of Congressional Protestants are Baptists.

Most Abortions Illegal in 14 States After Idaho, South Carolina Rulings

Most abortions are banned in 14 states as the overturning of Roe v. Wade continues to impact state laws protecting life in the nation.

‘Bomb Cyclone’ the Latest Natural Disaster To Affect California Southern Baptists

Thursday’s cyclone was the latest in a series of natural disasters to hit California, including several earthquakes and other heavy flooding over the holidays which left four people dead.

Who Are the Christian Nationalists? A Taxonomy for the Post-Jan. 6 World

Here are six loose networks of faith leaders and followers who fit some part of the definition of Christian nationalism.

William Barber Points to NFL Players’ Humanity in Prayer for Damar Hamlin

As NFL players prepare to take the field for the last Sunday of the regular season, the Rev. William Barber II, prominent pastor and activist, offered a prayer for NFL players and Damar Hamlin.

Heroic Father, Former NFL Running Back Peyton Hillis in ICU After Rescuing His Kid From Drowning

On Wednesday, former NFL running back Peyton Hillis was hospitalized after rescuing his child, along with the child of a relative, from drowning in the ocean off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. 

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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