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URGENT: All From US Missionary Group Freed in Haiti, Police Say

The remaining members of a U.S. missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago in Haiti have been freed, Haitian police and the church group said Thursday.

Tim Keller’s Advice on Doing Ministry in NY Is Valuable for All Church Leaders

Tim Keller recently shared some thoughts on how to do ministry in New York City well, and while his insights are clearly pertinent to the culture of New York, they also have a great deal of relevance to the average church leader.

YouVersion Shares Surprising Findings on Bible Engagement in 2021

In its annual review of usage trends, YouVersion reveals that people remain highly engaged with Scripture.

In Tornado’s Wake, a Church and Pastor Turn to God, Service

After riding out the violent tornado that devastated their town, these local pastors are leaning on their faith and springing into service.

Kansas Camel Escapes Nativity Scene, Latest in Series of Camel Mishaps

An escaped nativity scene camel sent police scrambling in a Kansas City suburb this past weekend. The incident is the latest chapter in the colorful history of camels in the United States.

At the Other Mars Hill Church, New Co-Pastors Hope to Build a Faithful Future

One of the biggest religion stories of 2021 has been the saga of the now-shuttered Mars Hill Church in Seattle. A lesser-known but noteworthy story has been playing out at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan.

Freedom From Religion Foundation Buys Full Page NY Times Ad for Their Own ‘Nativity’

The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a nonprofit organization that seeks “to protect the constitutional principle of separation between state and church,” has taken out a full page ad in the NY Times depicting their own version of the nativity scene. 

Christian Coach Urban Meyer Fired by Jacksonville Jaguars After Series of Controversies

Urban Meyer has been fired by the Jacksonville Jaguars after less than a year as their head coach. Meyer, who is known for his Christian faith, has also been at the center of a number of controversies this year.