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This Maine Pastor Has a Unique, Christ-Honoring Side Gig

Greg Morgan, lead pastor of Pleasant Street Baptist Church in Mechanic Falls, Maine, balances the demands of ministry with a burgeoning side business—striving to honor Christ in both roles.

David Sills, Former Seminary Prof Accused of Abuse, Sues SBC and Guidepost

David Sills, a former seminary professor and missionary who admitted sexual misconduct, has sued a group of Southern Baptist Convention leaders and entities, claiming they conspired with an abuse survivor to ruin his reputation.

Senate To Vote on Landmark Bill To Protect Same-Sex Marriage

The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect same-sex marriages and interracial marriages, putting Congress one step closer to passing the landmark bill and ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.

Census: Christians a Minority in England; Non-Religious Grow

Fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian, according to the most recent census.

Vatican Opens New Investigation, Alleging Disgraced Cardinal Secretly Recorded Pope Francis

Vatican prosecutors announced a new investigation of Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a formerly high-ranking Catholic church official already on trial on charges of financial mismanagement and corruption, alleging that the disgraced cleric illegally recorded a conversation with Pope Francis.

Russia Protests Pope Comments as Vatican Seeks To Mediate

Russia has lodged a formal protest with the Vatican over Pope Francis’ latest condemnation of atrocities in Ukraine.

Pastors Wounded in Separate Attacks in Uganda

A group of Muslim extremists in eastern Uganda seriously wounded a pastor and his wife in an attack on a meeting at their church on Nov. 18, he said.

Franklin Graham Describes ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ as a ‘Smokescreen’, Calls Out Republican Senators Who Voted for Bill

World-renowned conservative evangelist Franklin Graham (president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association) called out 12 Republican senators over the weekend after they voted in favor of the “Respect for Marriage Act” earlier this month (Nov. 16).

Tim Tebow Encourages His Social Media Followers To Please God, Not People

Tim Tebow recently encouraged his fans on social media: "I’ve come to realize that our main audience in life isn’t other people. It’s God. Be motivated not by what other people think about you but by what God thinks about you!”

Vandals Target Focus on the Family As City Reels From Shooting at LGBTQ Club

Vandals defaced a sign at Focus on the Family headquarters on Thanksgiving Day, less than a week after a shooter murdered five people and wounded at least 19 others at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Vineyard Co-Founder Sues Pastors for $62 Million After Controversial Split

California church leaders Alan Scott and Kathryn Scott face a $62 million fraud lawsuit following their split from Vineyard USA earlier this year.

Pastor Jailed in Sudan for Prayer Meeting To Heal Mother

Authorities in South Sudan arrested and jailed a church leader on charges of “witchcraft” for leading a prayer meeting for his ailing mother, sources said. Sudanese Christians took to social media, with some saying the jailing is more evidence of systematic persecution of Christians in in the country.

Christian Beaten Unconscious for Refusing to Deny His Faith

Last Sunday, Christians in India were severely beaten for refusing to deny their faith.

Who Is Trump and Kanye’s Dinner Companion, Nick Fuentes?

Nick Fuentes' appearance at Trump’s table has brought criticism for the former president, who had only a week before formally launched a new campaign for the White House.

Drive-By Shooting Injures 2 at Funeral at Nashville Church

A drive-by shooting in Nashville on Saturday injured two people as they and others were walking out of church from the funeral of a woman who was fatally shot earlier this month.

Far-Right Ben-Gvir To Be Israel’s National Security Minister

Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next minister of national security.

Not a Will Ferrell Movie: ‘Soccer Baby Jesus’ Is Real — and a Tradition for World Cup Fans Since 1970

FIFA initiated its highly anticipated month-long tournament known as The World Cup. That means fans of Mexico's team have already begun praying to "Soccer Baby Jesus" in hopes of capturing the coveted trophy.

Georgia High Court Reinstates Ban on Abortions After 6 Weeks

The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, abruptly ending access to later abortions that had resumed days earlier.

Sacrificed to Satan? Disturbing Report Details Murder of Texas Woman

Ethan Myers of Joaquin, Texas, has been charged with murder and evading arrest. Authorities now say the gruesome murder that occurred in East Texas last week may have been part of a “human sacrifice” to Satan.

Baltimore Pastor Attacked With a Hammer in the Middle of Sunday Service

Members of a Baltimore church are giving thanks this week that their longtime pastor wasn’t seriously injured during a mid-service assault on November 20. According to news reports, a 55-year-old man allegedly attacked Bishop Jerome Stokes with a hammer during Sunday worship.

‘Lyrics Matter’—Evangelist Shane Pruitt Sounds the Alarm on Taylor Swift’s New...

Pop star Taylor Swift has come under fire following the release of a surprise 31-song double album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department," last Friday (April 19). Some have criticized Swift, who has described herself as a Christian, for her “self-worshipping” lyrics that include biblical imagery. 

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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