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Vatican Confirm Synod Topics Will Address Questions of LGBTQ+ and Women Deacons

As Catholic bishops from around the world prepare for a summit in Rome this fall, the Vatican released a document on Tuesday outlining the topics they will take up, from LGBTQ+ inclusion to women priests,.

Churchgoers Still Watch Livestream Services, at Least Occasionally

Churchgoers believe some reasons for watching a livestream service rather than attending in person are more valid than others.

Katy Nichole Tells Candace Cameron Bure the Supernatural Story Behind Her Hit Single

Breakout Christian musician Katy Nichole told Candace Cameron Bure that she believes her hit single, “In Jesus Name (God of Possible),” “carries something that is not from me.”

AI-Generated Images of Hobby Lobby Selling Satanic Statues Create Stir

Earlier this month, AI-generated images in which Hobby Lobby is depicted as selling demonic statues caused confusion among customers and fans of the Christian-owned arts and crafts store. 

Facing Possible Amputation, CU Coach Deion Sanders Says, ‘I Have Full Trust in Jesus!’

University of Colorado (CU) head football coach Deion Sanders recently revealed that he might need to have his left foot amputated. As ChurchLeaders has reported, the former pro athlete and outspoken Christian lost two toes during a health scare in 2021.

Detroit Pastor Denied Access to His Church, Detained by Police During ‘Church Jacking’

Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell was detained by police after being denied entry to the building of the church where he has served as pastor for nearly five years. He says that he was the victim of a “church jacking.” 

New Christians Hospitalized After Relatives Beat Them

Relatives of two brothers who accepted Christ in May beat them for leaving Islam earlier this month in eastern Uganda, sources said.

William Barber Departs Pulpit of Greenleaf Church With an Ode to the Power of Disability

The sermon, which capped his 30-year tenure as pastor of the Disciples of Christ church in Goldsboro, North Carolina, was unusually personal.

Christian University Cancels Promise Keepers Event Over Pride Month Statement

Belmont University, a private Christian college in Nashville, Tennessee, has canceled an event with Promise Keepers (PK) in response to a statement PK issued about Pride Month.

‘I Wanted To Drink’—Pastor Perry Noble Is Transparent About Battle With Alcoholism

Perry Noble, pastor of Second Chance Church, recently opened up about his journey with alcoholism and how he continues to fight the temptation not for just a drink, but to drink himself "into oblivion."

‘God Is Greater Than the Southern Baptist Convention,’ Says Pastor Whose Church Was Ousted

After the Southern Baptist Convention disfellowshipped Fern Creek Baptist Church for having a female pastor, Rev. Linda Barnes Popham has been doubling down on her disagreement with the denomination’s interpretation of Scripture.

Lawsuit Against David Platt’s McLean Bible Church Revived by Appellate Judge

A previously dismissed lawsuit against David Platt's church has been revived by an appellate judge who said that “factual disputes” remain between the church’s leadership and a group of disgruntled former members.

Dwight McKissic and Rod Martin Are an Example of How Christians Can Strongly Disagree and Still Genuinely Love Each Other

Twitter can be a toxic place for conversation, specifically when it comes to people who have disagreements. However, a recent exchange between two SBC leaders revealed their common bond in Christ.

Bishops Begin Process That Could Ban Gender-Affirming Care in Catholic Hospitals

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted on Friday (June 16) to amend its directives for U.S. Catholic health care organizations, setting in motion a process that could bar Catholic hospitals and other church-affiliated institutions from providing gender-affirming treatment to transgender people.

Christian Reformed Synod Orders Church to Rescind Deacon in Same-Sex Marriage

The CRCNA has been dealing with tensions over questions of sexuality since last year's synod, when delegates affirmed that 'homosexual sex' should be considered sinful.

‘Still Alive’: Pope Francis Leaves Hospital With Few Signs of Slowing Down

“Still alive,” Pope Francis reassured the world as he returned to the Vatican on Friday after a 10-day stay at the hospital following surgery to repair a hernia.

After Calendar Change, Many in Ukraine Are Looking Forward to a New Christmas

Nearly five years after the Orthodox Church of Ukraine was recognized as independent from the Russian Orthodox Church, the OCU has cemented its split from the Russian counterpart by adopting a new liturgical calendar.

Sean Feucht Responds to Announcement of Satanic ‘Let Us Burn’ Capitol Tour

Lucien Greaves, cofounder and spokesperson for The Satanic Temple, announced this week that his band, Satanic Planet, plans to mimic Sean Feucht’s “Kingdom to the Capitol” tour.

SBC Task Force Believes Database Helped Expose Sexual Abuser Before Its Launch

During the SBC annual meeting on Wednesday, the Abuse Reform Implementation Task Force (ARITF) was given another year to carry out its mandates.

Closing Arguments in Brian Houston Case: A Cover-Up or ‘Reasonable Excuse’ Not To Report Dad’s Abuse?

In a Sydney courtroom this week, the Crown prosecutor and a defense attorney offered two contrasting versions of Brian Houston and how he handled knowledge of his father’s predatory behavior.

Church Groundskeeper Beaten and Robbed in Broad Daylight

A church groundskeeper was left beaten and baffled after being robbed in broad daylight outside of Truevine Missionary Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, on Thursday afternoon. 

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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