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Pope Hails Families, Blasts ‘Culture of Waste’ After Roe

Pope Francis celebrated families Saturday and urged them to shun “selfish” decisions that are indifferent to life as he closed out a big Vatican rally a day after the U.S. Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion.

‘Blessing of Elders’ Lauds 7 Black Christian Luminaries at Museum of the Bible Gala

Well-known names from the world of gospel music and the Black church gathered at the Museum of the Bible to hail the contributions of African American churches and to call for continued efforts toward building unity.

Supreme Court Sides With Coach Who Sought to Pray After Game

The Supreme Court on Monday sided with Joseph Kennedy, a Christian and former football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games.

Popular CCM Artist Chris Rice Allegations of Grooming, Inappropriately Touching Teenage Boy Found Credible

Reports that Christian music artist Chris Rice groomed and sexually assaulted a teenage boy in the late 90s to early 2000s have been deemed credible by Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE).

Jackie Hill Perry, Preston Perry Urge Singles To Wait on God, Not Resort To Dating Unbelievers

While acknowledging the challenges of being single, married couple Jackie Hill Perry and Preston Perry warn Christians not to get impatient and settle for relationships with non-Christians.

SCOTUS Should Re-Evaluate Protections for Contraception, Same-Sex Relationships, Says Justice Clarence Thomas in Concurring Dobbs Opinion

While Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion for Dobbs, many are drawing attention to the concurring opinion written by Justice Clarence Thomas, wherein Thomas suggested SCOTUS re-evaluate precedents regarding protections for contraceptives, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage. 

BREAKING: Supreme Court Overturns Roe

On Friday, SCOTUS ruled to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, thereby revoking abortion as a constitutionally protected right.

Southern Baptist Influencers Forecast SBCs Future on Cooperative Program Stage Panel

Several Southern Baptist pastors and leaders highlighted the need for repentance and unity during a CP Stage panel forecasting the future of the SBC during last week’s SBC annual meeting.

Presbyterian Church in America Votes To Leave National Association of Evangelicals

It’s the third time in the past decade the theologically conservative Presbyterian denomination has considered a measure to leave the association, an umbrella organization of 40 evangelical Christian denominations.

Lifeway Research: Pastors Have Clarity on Same-Sex Marriage, Not the Role of LGBTQ+ People in Churches

Although most pastors haven’t been asked to marry a same-sex couple, many have guidelines on where LGBTQ+ people can serve in their churches.

Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege Among Several Topics Discussed by Baptist21 Panelists

The Baptist21 (B21) panel at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting provided a last-minute opportunity to hear from key leaders hours before crucial decisions were made in the Tuesday, June 15, business session.

After $2 Million Brooklyn Church Robbery, Houses of Worship Evaluate Theft Risk

Religious organizations can be targeted for a number of reasons, according to insurance experts.

Columbia Theological Seminary Students Object To Firing of Black Administrator

Students at Columbia Theological Seminary say it’s the latest in a series of firings of faculty and administration of color since 2019.

‘We’ll Be Back’: CBN Vows To Keep Fighting ‘Wokeism’ and Women Preachers in SBC

Leaders of the Conservative Baptist Network hope that a return to the Bible Belt in 2023 will bolster their efforts to reform the Southern Baptist Convention.

Mark Driscoll Advises Singles: ‘It’s Not About How Old or Wise You Are, It’s About How Prepared You Are for Marriage’

Mark Driscoll, senior pastor of the Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, posted a clip from his latest Genesis sermon series titled “Why is Your Spouse the Second Most Important Decision of Your Life?”

Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music Take ‘The View’ to Church for Juneteenth

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin joined Maverick City Music on ABC’s “The View" for a June 20 performance of their song “Kingdom" in honor of Juneteenth. The song is from a collaborative album Franklin and Maverick City have released with the purpose of raising awareness about mass incarceration. 

Former Youth Pastor Dies While Being Restrained by Police During Domestic Disturbance Call

Former youth pastor Christopher Hensley (35) died on June 15 while being restrained by North Carolina's Fletcher Police Department after he allegedly struggled with officers following a domestic disturbance call.

Former Christian Jon Steingard Challenges Dave Ramsey’s Idea of What People ‘Deserve’

Jon Steingard, former lead singer of the Christian band Hawk Nelson, continues to be vocal about faith issues despite his deconstruction. In a Twitter thread Thursday, Steingard questioned the implications of a common evangelical phrase.

One Lawsuit Against CBN Spokesman Brad Jurkovich, Bossier First Baptist Dismissed; Litigation Ongoing

Bossier District Court has ruled in favor of the First Baptist Church of Bossier, Louisiana, which is being sued by former members over issues with the church’s decision making and financial transparency. 

2 Priests Killed in Mexico Devoted Decades to Remote Region

The two Jesuit priests, age 79 and 80, respectively, who were shot to death in Mexico Monday spent decades ministering to impoverished communities in Mexico’s remote Tarahumara mountains.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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