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Liam Neeson To Read Selections From C.S. Lewis for Advent Prayer Challenge

Acclaimed actor Liam Neeson will be reading selections from the works of C.S. Lewis for an Advent prayer challenge that will begin on Dec. 4 on the Hallow app.

Franklin Graham Tours Devastation in Israel, Commits To Helping Rebuild

Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.

Bishop Carlton Pearson, Tulsa Pastor Declared Heretic for Views on Hell, Dies at 70

'I’d rather err on the goodness, greatness and graciousness of God than the opposite,' Pearson once said.

Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church Begins Façade Demolition

Three years after a six-alarm fire ravaged Manhattan’s Middle Collegiate Church, members of the congregation gathered on Monday (Nov. 20) to watch the first steps of the façade’s demolition.

UPDATE: ‘Heart Function Is Good’—Paul Washer’s Heart Bypass Surgery a Success

Well-known author, speaker, and founder of HeartCry Missionary Society Paul Washer is scheduled to have heart bypass surgery on Monday (Nov. 20).

‘Gone to Glory’—Son of Prominent African Pastor Dies Suddenly at Age 32

Mwansa Mbewe, son of pastor and author Dr. Conrad Mbewe, has died suddenly at the age of 32.

Pastor Steve Gaines, Former SBC President, Shares Cancer Diagnosis, Requests Prayer

Tennessee pastor Steve Gaines has been diagnosed with kidney cancer. Gaines revealed the news in a personal announcement to congregants at the end of worship on Sunday, Nov. 19.

SBC President Bart Barber Pays Tribute to Rosalynn Carter

A number of Christian leaders have taken to social media to express their admiration of Rosalynn Carter, including Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber. 

American Evangelicals Interpret Israel-Hamas War as a Prelude to End Times

When war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7, many American evangelicals pastors quickly prepared sermons on the End Times.

Catholic Leaders Meet With White House on Climate Change

A small group of Catholic leaders, including three bishops and a nun, met with senior White House officials Friday morning to discuss climate change.

Art Simon, Founder of Christian Anti-Hunger Group Bread for the World, Dies at 93

The Rev. Arthur “Art” Simon, the founder and first president of the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World, died Tuesday (Nov. 14), the organization announced.

Arizona Street Preacher in Critical Condition After Being Shot in Head

On Wednesday (Nov 15), Hans Schmidt, a 26-year-old outreach director at Victory Chapel First Phoenix, was shot in the head while he was street preaching in Glendale, Arizona.

SBC Abuse Survivor Calls Executive Committee’s Lack of Action on Amicus Brief ‘Disgusting’

Following a special meeting, the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention announced that it will form a study group to review the denomination's "long-term legal strategy."

Will Your Teens Lose Their Faith If They Go to College? Ryan Burge on What The Data Shows

Sending your kids to college does not increase the likelihood that they will lose their faith, says Dr. Ryan Burge. In fact, the more educated people are, the more religious they tend to be. 

High School Football Coach Fired Weeks After Holding Baptisms for Students on School Grounds

A high school football coach has been relieved of his duties weeks after holding a baptism service for players on school grounds. 

Christian NBA Player Jonathan Isaac Features Bible Verses on New Shoe Line

As part of his new faith-based apparel line, NBA player Jonathan Isaac is launching the first basketball sneakers with visible Bible verses.

To Remake Church Power in Francis’ Vision, Synod Calls for Changes to Canon Law

Canon law already allows for the participation of lay Catholics, but the role of bishops—and even the pope—might require revisions to the code that runs the church.

IHOPKC Releases ‘Report on Initial Findings’ Regarding Mike Bickle’s Alleged Abuse

The IHOPKC Executive Leadership Team continued to keep the public informed regarding the investigation into sexual and spiritual abuse allegations against the ministry’s founder, Mike Bickle.

A Growing Number of Iranians Are Working Underground To Translate the Bible Into Their Heart Languages

Words read and spoken in a person's heart language are much more meaningful and more easily understood. That's why many Iranians are working tirelessly to translate the Bible into dozens of their own heart languages.

Following Theft of Trailer, Houston Church Raising Support for Community Outreach

Inspiration Church in Houston was stymied in its efforts to provide resources to those in need last week when a trailer used for outreach events was stolen from its property. 

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

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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