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Jordan Unveils $100 Million Master Plan for the Second Millennium of Jesus’ Baptism

Jordan has launched a $100 million master plan aimed at attracting 1 million Christian pilgrims to celebrations of the second millennium of the baptism of Jesus in 2030.

Jamal Bryant Wants His Church To Grow Cannabis and To Teach Black Men To Legally Farm It

Georgia pastor Jamal Bryant recently revealed that he suggested to his deacons that they begin legally raising cannabis in an attempt to attract young Black men to the church.

The Bible Is Not ‘Magical’—Jen Wilkin Addresses Common Misconceptions in Our Approach to God’s Word

In a recent interview on the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin addressed misconceptions Christians have about reading the Bible and also offered suggestions for how church leaders can help congregants engage with the Bible well.

Millennial Pastor: Critique Video Games as a Serious Art Form

Missouri Pastor Patrick Miller defends video games as narrative, immersive masterpieces that should be viewed as art. Miller, a Millennial with a lifelong interest in gaming, says older generations tend to be either indifferent about or antagonistic toward video games.

Man Who Attempted To Hire Hitman To Kill Pastor Eligible for Parole Immediately Following Conviction

An Australian man will be eligible for parole almost immediately following his conviction for attempting to hire a hitman to kill a church pastor who had counseled his wife through their marriage separation. 

Pope on Mexican Feast Day Sympathizes With Migrant Caravans

Pope Francis sympathized with the caravans of Latin Americans “seeking freedom and well-being” in the U.S. as he celebrated a major feast day dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Church of England Bishops Head for Showdown on Marriage for Same-Sex Couples

It’s a headline that could have run at any time in the past three decades: The primate of the Church of England attempts to balance conservative and progressive views on LGBTQ affirmation in the name of church unity.

Shopping for a New Church? Your Politics May Determine Which Pew Fits

Why do people look for a new church? A study published in "Religion and Politics" and based on a survey of 2,000 Americans found that about 1 in 10 Americans (11.1%) said they’d left a church for political reasons, with another 7% saying they’d “seriously considered" leaving their church over politics.

Christian Actor Neal McDonough Became Typecast as a Villain To Avoid Doing Kissing or Sex Scenes

The career of actor Neal McDonough is something of a paradox: He has often been cast as a villain in movies and TV shows, yet in real life is a devout Christian who refuses to compromise his values.

Danica McKellar Stands Up for Candace Cameron Bure While Affirming the LGBT Community

While others were quick to accuse Bure of being a “bigot," Danica McKellar, who is one of Bure’s fellow actresses on the Great American Family network, expressed support for Bure in a post on Instagram.

Pastor Cuddles Mannequin in Bed During Sermon on Relationships

Pastor Michael Todd, whose previous object lessons have raised eyebrows, recently jumped in a bed on stage during a sermon about relationships. While warning about the consequences of making “counterfeit connections,” he cuddled with a female mannequin torso, adding pieces to the body.

Testimony Calls Into Question How Early Brian Houston Knew About His Father’s Child Sex Crimes

As the trial of Brian Houston continues, the testimony of two key leaders who informed him of his father’s abuse has revealed that each had the impression that they were the first to break the news to Houston.

SPU Board Members Seek Dismissal of Lawsuit Over LGBTQ Exclusion

Members of SPU’s board of trustees are arguing that the suit is an effort to “intimidate and punish leaders of a religious institution for the exercise of protected First Amendment rights.”

Music Minister Walks for 24 Straight Hours To Raise Money for Missions

For Jon Tyner, minister of music at Olive Baptist Church, worship and missions go hand in hand. That’s why Tyner and three friends took on the challenge of walking for 24 straight hours to raise money for missions.

With Warnock’s Win, Democrats Eye Faith as a Pathway to Victory in the South

When Sen. Raphael Warnock walked to the podium in Atlanta to celebrate his election to a full term as a U.S. Senator, it was mere moments before he brought up a subject close to his heart and key to his win: God.

Texas Church Bus Accident Injures 16, Including 13 Kids

Sixteen people, including 13 children, were injured on Sunday after a small Texas church bus overturned near a Houston area apartment, according to authorities.

Serving the Least of These: New Church Merger Drawn To Dying Town

“We want to give families an opportunity to know God and to see what the Kingdom of heaven really looks like."

Chicago Priest Michael Pfleger Cleared of Abuse Charges, Reinstated to St. Sabina

The Rev. Michael Pfleger, a prominent Roman Catholic priest, has been reinstated to his south Chicago parish after an investigation found that abuse charges against him were not credible.

‘The Church Doesn’t Flee’—How One Organization Empowers People Suffering From Extreme Poverty

Five Talents is a Christian organization that seeks to help people in some of the poorest countries in the world by partnering with local churches to facilitate microenterprise. Through its efforts, the group is transforming people's lives by giving them the tools they need to better their situations. 

The Satanic Temple Puts Up Holiday Display Next to Nativity, Menorah in Illinois Capitol

The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic group, is once again showcasing its values near more traditional displays such as a Christmas tree, nativity scene, and Jewish menorah at the State Capitol Rotunda in Springfield, Illinois.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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