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Reparations Campaign Takes New Forms With Bible Study, Juneteenth March

'The case for restitution and restoration is laid out across the Old Testament and New Testament,' reads the introduction of the National Council of Churches' study.

SBC Messengers To Vote on Constitutional Amendment Banning Women Pastors

The SBC Executive Committee has decided to bring Mike Law’s constitutional amendment banning women pastors to the messengers at the annual meeting in New Orleans, but has voiced its opposition to that amendment.

Christian Actor Neal McDonough Reflects on ‘How Blessed I Really Am’ After Playing the Devil in ‘The Shift’

Actor Neal McDonough credits his most recent role of playing the devil in the upcoming action film "The Shift" with learning even more about his relationship with God.

Progressive Christian Author Jen Hatmaker Offers Online Course for Parenting LGBTQ+ Kids

Christian author Jen Hatmaker, who has publicly affirmed same-sex relationships, released a new online “Me Course” about parenting LGBTQ+ tweens and teens.

Christian Leaders Criticize Biden as Pride Flag Flies at White House

While Biden emphasized his continued support for the controversial Equality Act over the weekend, what more sharply raised the ire of Christians online was an image of a Pride flag flying over the White House.

Three Years After George Floyd’s Death, Faith Groups Quietly Advance Racial Healing

Three years after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis brought crowds into the streets for a summer of protests, Christian groups are quietly launching racial reconciliation initiatives that address the still-fraught racial divisions among their members and in the wider society.

Pope Benedict XVI’s Cousins Stand To Inherit His Money. None of Them Want It.

Any heir takes over any legal claims against the deceased, according to estate laws. 'I could get the shakes just thinking about how much I would have to pay out,' one cousin told Bavarian Radio.

Doomed or Sign of Hope? Pope Francis’ Mission for Peace in Ukraine Is Underway

Cardinal Mateo Zuppi returned from Kyiv on Tuesday where he was sent by the pope to promote a just peace in Ukraine.

As Christian Reformed Synod Opens, One Church Awaits Its Fate

Last year, the synod voted to declare sexually active gays and lesbians 'unchaste.' This year it will revisit the issue and may take action against a church that ordained a gay deacon.

Sean Feucht’s Tour Bus Hit After Drunk Driver Runs Red Light

Sean Feucht’s “Kingdom to the Capitol” tour faced an unexpected challenge to start the weekend, as the front of Feucht’s tour bus was hit by a drunk driver who ran a red light early on Friday morning.

‘Terminated’—Chris Pratt’s Father-in-Law, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doesn’t Believe in Heaven

Iconic Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger recently shared what he believes happens to a person after death: "Nothing. You’re six feet under. Anyone that tells you something else is a f--king liar.”

Prosecutors Will Not Seek Charges Against Pastor Caught in 2021 Sex Sting, Even Though Case Against Him Is ‘Sound’

No new charges will be brought against Virginia Beach pastor John Blanchard, despite prosecutors admitting that enough evidence exists to do so. Blanchard was arrested in 2021 during a prostitution sting operation.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Explains Why She Chose Not To Appear in ‘Shiny Happy People’

Jinger Duggar Vuolo says she chose not to appear in the new docuseries, “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” because she wanted to share her story in her own words.

Southwestern Baptist Seminary Ran Up $140 Million in Deficit Spending Since 2000

For decades, spending went up at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while enrollment plummeted, causing the school to overspend by millions in 19 of the last 21 years.

Anglican Denomination Erupts Into Power Struggle After Bishop Stewart Ruch’s Return

Archbishop Foley Beach, the primate of the Anglican Church in North America, accused his denomination’s highest court of attempting to stop an investigation into an Illinois bishop’s alleged misconduct.

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.”

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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