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UK Report Finds Britons’ Lack of Faith Knowledge Deeply Disturbing

A newly published UK report, commissioned four years ago by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, cites a profound need for improving Britons' knowledge of religion in general and for protecting faith in an increasingly secularized landscape.

Judge Clears Way for Disaffiliations From United Methodist Church in North Georgia

The North Georgia Conference had barred churches wishing to leave the UMC from disaffiliating before the 2024 General Conference.

‘This Generation Needs Fathers’—Michael W. Smith and John Crist Talk Faith, Deconstruction, and Smith’s Prodigal Son Moment

One of contemporary Christian music’s most recognizable names, Michael W. Smith, sat down with popular Christian comedian John Crist last week on Crist's "Net Positive" podcast to discuss Smith's career, faith, Billy Graham, and this generation’s desperate need for fathers.

Tim Keller Will Now Receive Hospice Care at Home: ‘I Can’t Wait To See Jesus’

Dr. Tim Keller has been discharged from the hospital and will now receive hospice care at home. His son, Michael Keller, posted the news on Twitter Thursday afternoon.

From ‘War Room’ to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3’—Karen Abercrombie Calls Acting a ‘Ministry’

Karen Abercrombie told Christian Headlines, "My gifts as well as my life [are] God-given, and so, to the best of my ability, I want to use the gifts that He's given me in a way that would honor the Giver."

Jill Duggar Dillard Speaks on the Record for the First Time in New Docuseries From Prime Video

Jill Duggar Dillard is going on the record speaking about her family in a new docuseries titled, “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” releasing on Amazon’s Prime Video June 2.

Nashville Presbytery Indefinitely Suspends Scott Sauls, Pastor Already Put on Leave by Church

Less than a week after Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville announced it had placed Scott Sauls on indefinite leave, a local denominational body indefinitely suspended the pastor.

Former ‘Quiverfull’ Church Members Push the Needle on New York’s Care Act

A year after being charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a child, a member of the church has entered a plea deal with no prison sentence.

What Is Christian Nationalism, Anyway?

Few people agree on what Christian nationalism is.

SBC Presidential Nominee Mike Stone Says the SBC Needs a ‘More Biblical’ Sex Abuse Reform Task Force

Southern Baptist Convention presidential candidate Pastor Mike Stone says that “one of the first things” he would do as the denomination’s president is appoint a new sex abuse reform task force.

Former Bethel Worship Leader Steffany Gretzinger Explains How We’ve Gotten Worship Wrong

Former Bethel worship leader Steffany Gretzinger recently sat down with Will Hart on the Green Room podcast to share her experiences and insights into the culture of worship.

UPDATE: Tim Keller Is Back in the Hospital; Son Asks for Prayer

Author and pastor Dr. Tim Keller is back in the hospital after initially being released following health complications from his cancer treatment. His son, Michael Keller, tweeted an update on May 16.

Latino Faith Leaders to Gather for Summit on Christian Nationalism

Christian nationalism has ‘infiltrated’ the Latino Christian community ‘in such a powerful way,’ said one clergyman, ‘that they are not even aware of the position they are supporting.’

For 25th Year, State Department Reports on Threats, Triumphs in Religious Freedom

The report, which assesses conditions in 199 countries, also looks at policies and laws, including those about blasphemy and apostasy, that ‘criminalize religious expression.’

Poll: Religious Attendance Is Shrinking but Those Who Remain Are Happy

In the PRRI study, 57% of Americans say they seldom or never attend religious services. Among those who do, 89% said they were proud to be associated with their congregation.

Cyberfraud Cost Florida Baptists More Than $700,000

Churches, like other organizations, face an onslaught of phishing emails and other attempts at cyberfraud. One mistake can be costly.

Rick Warren Tells ChurchLeaders 5 Reasons Why Saddleback Is Challenging SBC Removal

Saddleback Church’s founder and former lead pastor, Rick Warren, told ChurchLeaders why the church is challenging the SBC Executive Committee’s ruling that Saddleback is “not in friendly cooperation with the Convention due to...continuing to have a female functioning in the office of pastor.”

‘I Shoved Carl and Hit Him’—Laura Lentz Recounts Finding Her Husband With the Nanny

In the new FX docuseries “The Secrets of Hillsong,” disgraced former Hillsong East Coast Pastor Carl Lentz and his wife open up about their marital woes. Lentz also points to widespread cultural problems at the scandal-plagued megachurch, based in Australia.

‘Let’s Keep Sharing the Light and Love of Jesus’—Megan Danielle Advances to the Top 3 of ‘American Idol’

It's a big week for "American Idol" contestant, Megan Danielle. While making it to the Top 3 of the reality show would certainly be enough to make the week memorable, Danielle is also celebrating the release of her third single, "Dream Girl," which releases Friday.

More Churchgoers Hear Encouragement To Adopt, Provide Foster Care

More pastors are encouraging members to adopt a child and provide foster care at a time when adoptions have declined in the U.S.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

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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