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Encouraging Others, Staying Active Is the Plan for Former Pastor

“The word ‘retirement’ is very unfortunate and non-existent for me,” said pastor Wilton regarding his decades of ministry, 30 years of them spent at First Baptist. “God called me to share His truth to a searching world.”

Portraitist to the Popes Wishes to Promote Peace Through Her Art

From her cozy studio hidden behind Rome’s famous Piazza Navona, the “official Vatican portraitist,” Natalia Tsarkova, uses her brush to capture the likeness of popes, princes and patriarchs.

84 Percent of Christians Say U.S. Has Forgotten True Meaning of Christmas

Three quarters of U.S. adults say Americans have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, with Christians more likely to make the claim than non-religious individuals, according to a new Ipsos poll.

Sunday School Looks Different Since Pandemic’s Start: From Monthly to Missing

At St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in the Chicago suburb of Woodstock, Illinois, the once weekly Christian education program is now monthly, and known as “Second Sunday Sunday School.”

Bob Dylan: ‘I’m a Religious Person’ and ‘Read the Scriptures a Lot’

Bob Dylan recently shared insights about his faith and his longtime love for sacred music.

Candlelight Hair-Fires Are Common—Church Leaders Tell Ed Stetzer Their Most Humorous Christmas Service Memories

Ed Stetzer recently asked church leaders to share their most humorous Christmas service memories. The responses he received didn’t disappoint.

Eric Geiger: ‘I Feel Sorry’ for People Who Use Christmas Sunday Controversy To ‘Show Themselves More Holy Than the Rest of Us’

Eric Geiger has weighed in on the Christmas Sunday controversy, saying that he “feels sorry” for those who use the fact that their church is meeting on Christmas day to “show themselves more holy than the rest of us.”

German Churches Save On Heat, Still Help the Needy Warm Up

Churches have joined in Germany’s efforts to save on heating costs this winter, forcing their congregations into ever more layers of clothing.

Witches and Wise Men and ‘Old Magic’: A Look at the Spookier Origins of Christmas Lore

Here are a few of the scary ghost stories of Christmases long, long ago that author Linda Raedisch conjures in “The Old Magic of Christmas.”

Nearly 1,000 Faith Leaders Call for Christmas Cease-Fire in Ukraine

Nearly 1,000 U.S. faith leaders are calling for a Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine 10 months after Russia invaded its neighbor. The leaders said they hope a temporary truce could lead to negotiation of permanent peace.

Pastor Made Famous By Livestreamed Robbery Arrested, Charged With Fraud and Lying to FBI

Bishop Lamor Whitehead, Brooklyn pastor who became famous after being robbed at gunpoint during his church’s livestreamed worship service, was arrested Monday and charged with fraud and lying to federal agents.

Kathie Lee Gifford Wants to Spend Her Days ‘Refired, Not Retired’

At age 69, Kathie Lee Gifford isn’t content resting on her laurels. Instead, she has a renewed passion to share her Christian faith with others, following in the footsteps of biblical characters.

‘Take a Break’ or ‘Leave Altogether’—Beth Moore’s Warning to Christians on Musk’s New Twitter

Bible teacher Beth Moore recently offered a Twitter lesson, one that she said she had to learn "the hard way," in the hope that her experience could help others from falling into the "same trap."

Kirk Cameron Threatens Legal Action; Libraries Deny They Withheld Access

Kirk Cameron is set to read his children’s book at two libraries that previously denied his request to be featured at story hour programs. However, the libraries deny that they ever barred him from renting a space.

Israeli Archaeologists Excavating ‘Jesus Midwife’ Tomb

An ancient tomb traditionally associated with Jesus’ midwife is being excavated anew by archaeologists in the hills southwest of Jerusalem, the antiquities authority said Tuesday.

Anti-Abortion Priest Pavone Defrocked for Blasphemous Posts

The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it said were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience.”

William Barber Launches New Center at Yale, Will Retire From Church

Yale Divinity School is launching a new Center for Public Theology and Public Policy, an advocacy-focused body to be led by prominent pastor and activist the Rev. William Barber II.

Pope Francis Reflects on His Pontificate and Legacy in Latest Interviews

Approaching his 10th year as pontiff, Pope Francis took time to address his legacy in two interviews recently, talking to reporters about what would happen if he were to fall ill and the role of retired popes.

Florida Nonprofit Hit by Catalytic Converter Thefts in Church Parking Lot

Feed Thy Neighbor was already stretched thin due to Hurricane Ian’s devastation in September. Now the volunteer-run organization has been victimized by a thief who stole catalytic converters from two delivery trucks.

Franklin Graham Criticizes Amy Grant Same-Sex Marriage Stance: ‘God Defines What Is Sin, Not Us’

Over the weekend, Franklin Graham shared his thoughts on Amy Grant’s decision to host her niece's upcoming same-sex wedding.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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