As a 17-year-old from Dallas, Canaan James Hill has already left his mark on the "American Idol" franchise. This self-described "churchy kid" has brought his gospel roots to each week of the competition, including making it to the Top 12.

Second Baptist Church of Houston is the subject of a lawsuit alleging that the church wrongfully terminated the voting rights of church members in order to consolidate power around the senior pastor. 

On a recent episode of the podcast “Saved by the City,” historian Beth Allison Barr shared her research on why the role of pastor’s wife has evolved in many denominations to be the primary path of ministry for some women.

Minutes before the funeral for Pope Francis began outside in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday (April 26), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump sat leaning toward each other on solitary chairs in the marbled hall outside the Baptistry Chapel of St. Peter’s Basilica.

At the heart of pastoral leadership is the ability to discern God's guidance in decision-making. This skill involves prayerful listening, understanding Scripture deeply, and recognizing the movement of the Holy Spirit in various circumstances.

How to choose worship songs is a sacred task, not just a logistical one. It shapes how your church sings to God, prays through music, and internalizes the truths of the gospel.

These outreach ideas for small churches can transform how your congregation interacts with the community. With prayerful planning and a heart to serve, even the smallest church can have a lasting impact.

Peer pressure lessons for youth ministry help teens face everyday challenges. Use these 5 Bible-based studies with kids.