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Bethel Church on Homosexuality: Jesus Showed Us How to Disagree But Love

Bethel Church's Changed Movement is drawing a lot of criticism. Some say the church is taking an ambiguous stance on sin while others say they are edging toward dangerous conversion therapy practices.

‘I Saw a Refugee Crisis’–What Iranian Christians Are Facing Once They Leave

Through helping those suffering from the European refugee crisis, Eric Demeter has had an up-close look at the persecution Christians are facing both in Iran and in Greece. And he wants to get the word out to the church about what our brothers and sisters are going through.

Videos, Documents Uncovered Showing Patterson’s Coverup of Abusive Pastor

Even after Darrell Gilyard confessed to some claims and resigned from Victory Baptist Church near Dallas in 1991, tapes show Patterson defended Gilyard and spoke about “sins” committed by his accusers, who were “not innocent either.”

What Is ‘The 1619 Project’ and What Are People Saying About It?

The New York Times recently published an initiative called “The 1619 Project,” which aims to demonstrate that slavery is central to the U.S.'s development and still impacts American lives today. While many have welcomed the project, others feel it is either misguided or promoting a false narrative.

Pastor Drives From CT to TX to Prove Love Goes Farther Than Hate

A pastor inspired by Matthew 5:41 is driving from Connecticut to Texas to raise funds for the families of the El Paso shooting victims. Pastor Bowles also wants to prove that love goes farther than hate.

Church Endures a Year of Protests from LGBTQ Advocates Before Moving

Celebration Church in Austin, Texas, will no longer be renting from the Austin Independent School District. LGBTQ activists have been protesting during the church's Sunday services for the past year, and both the church and protestors are celebrating the move.

John Piper on Josh Harris’ Apostasy: What About Eternal Security?

The doctrine of eternal security essentially says that once a person comes to know and accept the saving grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ, they cannot become “unsaved.” How do we reconcile this doctrine with Josh Harris' recent announcement? John Piper answers.

Mexican Pastor Shot to Death While Preaching

A Mexican pastor was shot at close range while preaching during a Sunday morning service at his church in Oaxaca, Mexico last weekend. His death is a marker in a concerning trend of organized crime targeting pastors and priests in Mexico.