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Welton Gaddy, Former Southern Baptist Who Became a Champion of Liberal Christianity, Dies

The Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, a pastor and former president of Interfaith Alliance who went from being a conservative Southern Baptist leader to an advocate for interfaith relations, died Wednesday. He was 81.

‘Flamin’ Hot’ Producer DeVon Franklin Hopes Film Will Inspire Church Leaders To Get Back to a ‘Heart of Service’

ChurchLeaders had the opportunity to talk to “Flamin’ Hot” film producer DeVon Franklin and ask him why church leaders should watch the film when it releases to Hulu and Disney+ on June 9.

Oklahoma Softball Players: ‘Our Life Is in Christ, and That’s All That Matters’

Three Oklahoma softball players told journalists that Christ is their source of joy and freedom during a June 6 press conference ahead of the best-of-three national championship.

Thief Apologizes to Pastor for Stealing His Trailer; Pastor Drops Charges

A man who stole Pastor Tony Metcalf's trailer off church property in Evansville, Indiana, has apologized to the pastor, who is not going to press charges.

$11K Espresso Machine Listed as Part of Former SBC Seminary President’s ‘Pattern of Spending’ That Led to Resignation

A report released by the board of SWBTS has revealed that former president Adam Greenway “engaged in a pattern of spending that…did not reflect proper stewardship of seminary resources.”

Pat Robertson, Longtime Host of ‘The 700 Club’ and Founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, Dies at 93

Pat Robertson, well-known religious broadcaster and best-selling Christian author, died at the age of 93 early Thursday morning (June 8) at his home in Virginia Beach.

Bart Barber, Mike Stone — Two Conservative Pastors — To Square off for SBC President

The SBC presidential election, set for about 3 in the afternoon on Tuesday, will pit Mike Stone against incumbent President Bart Barber.

Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance May Now Be Ordained as Pastors—But Not as Lead Pastors

Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) may now be ordained, hold the title of “pastor,” and—if their local congregations allow—use the designation “reverend.” Women are still, however, not allowed to hold the position of lead pastor and may not be elders.