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Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Defends Hillsong From Accusations of Being a Cult

On a recent episode of the "Lights On" show, Carl Lentz responded to viewer questions alongside his wife, Laura, including one question Lentz said he is asked frequently: Is Hillsong Church a cult? 

In a New Film, 12 Pastors Take a Leap of Faith—Hoping Friendship Can Overcome Their Divides

A new documentary, directed by Nicholas Ma, looks at whether friendship and faith can overcome polarization in the age of Donald Trump. Ma's father, the famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has been helping promote the film.

In North Carolina, Sound of Chainsaws Brings Hope as Faith-Based Workers Clear Roads

While emergency officials continue to search for victims of Hurricane Helene, faith-based groups start the long, slow cleanup efforts.

Disgraced Pastor Tullian Tchividjian Preaches That His ‘Favorite Cuss Word’ Is a ‘Prayer’ and ‘Theologically Accurate’

Disgraced Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, who is now the pastor of The Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida, told his congregation last month about his "favorite cuss word."

‘Give Generously…Give Charitably’—Sean McDowell Argues We’ve Been Tithing All Wrong

Author, speaker, and apologist Sean McDowell recently posted a video that addresses and refutes how many Christians have been taught to tithe.

Pastor Fired From Illinois Church Faces Felony Loan Fraud Charge

Emmitt Williams III, former pastor of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Evanston, Illinois, was arrested Oct. 1 and arraigned on one count of felony loan fraud.

SBC President, ERLC Send Letters to Biden, Congress Urging Support for Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

Amid escalating military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the presidents of the SBC and the SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission sent joint letters to Congress and President Joe Biden urging continued support for Israel. 

Cecelia Williams Bryant, AME Church Minister and Mentor to Clergy, Dies at 77

The Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant, an African Methodist Episcopal Church bishop’s wife known for mentoring up-and-coming clergy and fostering prayer, died on Thursday (Sept. 26), her family announced.