Christian News

New Books Celebrate Faith and Motherhood in Time for Mother’s Day

Yes, that’s this weekend. Call your mom — or maybe gift her one of these books.

Christian Comedian Chonda Pierce Speaks Out Against Cancel Culture: ‘You’re Shooting Yourself in the Foot’

For 32 years, comedian Chonda Pierce has made crowds laugh at the puzzling things of life, idiosyncracies within the church, and her unique perspective of the world. Now she's talking cancel culture.

John MacArthur Gives Update on His Heart Problems on Grace to You Radio Broadcast

John MacArthur, 83, says he is doing well and is recovering from a health scare that has prevented him from preaching since Sunday, Jan. 1. That morning, MacArthur preached the first service at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, but was unable to preach the second.

‘I’m No Longer in Ministry’— Carl Lentz Clarifies New Position at Transformation Church

Disgraced former Hillsong NYC pastor, Carl Lentz, made clear on Instagram Tuesday (May 9) that he is “no longer in ministry” despite recently joining Pastor Mike Todd’s staff at Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a strategist.

Southern Baptists Lost Nearly Half a Million Members in 2022

Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention was down by nearly half a million in 2022, according to a recently released denomination report. Nashville-based Lifeway Research reported Tuesday (May 9) that the SBC had 13.2 million members in 2022, down from 13.68 million in 2021.

Why Habitat for Humanity’s Theology of the Hammer Offers Hope in Polarized Times

For nearly five decades, Habitat for Humanity has inspired people from different backgrounds — who often can’t agree on anything — to work together for their neighbors’ benefit.

The IRS Just Hiked Taxes on Private Jet Flights. Pastors Are Not Excluded.

The tax increase impacts flights on employer-owned planes — including those owned by ministries.

Breakaway Texas UMC Megachurch Reveals Plans for New Methodist Denomination

White’s Chapel plans to invite others to join the Methodist Collegiate Church once its disaffiliation is approved by Central Texas United Methodists next month.