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French Catholic Leaders Mired in Sexual Abuse Scandals Dig Themselves Deeper

French Catholic leaders initially played down clerical abuse when news of U.S. cases made headlines in The Boston Globe two decades ago, but the issue has now gone far beyond the “few bad apples” stage.

MacKenzie Scott Gives $15 Million to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service

Novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service $15 million in donation funds, the single largest contribution in the advocacy organization’s 83-year history.

Tennessee Preacher and MAGA Celebrity Greg Locke Claims YouTube Has Banned Him

Greg Locke, a Tennessee pastor known for his viral videos about COVID-19, election conspiracies and witchcraft, claims YouTube has given him the boot.

Alaska’s Lone Hispanic Church Sees Spiritual Fruit in ‘Fertile Soil’

Members of Rescate Church, the only Hispanic Southern Baptist Church in Alaska, have seen great spiritual fruit and desire to continue growing their ministry by planting more Hispanic churches throughout the state.

Maryland/Delaware Increases CP Giving to Local Ministries

In 2023, the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCMD) will increase by 11 percentage points the portion of Cooperative Program receipts retained for local ministries.

Beth Moore’s Tweet on Christian Nationalism Goes Viral

Best selling Christian author and Bible teacher Beth Moore didn’t leave any room for interpretation on where she stands when it comes to Christian nationalism.

Pastor Admonished for Skinny Jeans: ‘I’ll Let It Bring Me Closer to Jesus’

When an anonymous congregant scolded South Dakota Pastor Adam Weber for preaching in skinny jeans, he tried not to “become jaded because of it.”

‘It’s a Difficult Time’—Pastor Miles McPherson Addresses Former Church Elder Arrested for Torture, Murder of Adoptive Daughter

Pastor Miles McPherson of Rock Church in San Diego has shed more light on the recent arrest of one of the church’s former volunteers, Leticia McCormack. McCormack was charged with the torture and murder of her 11-year-old adoptive daughter, Arabella.

‘I Am Jesus Christ’ Video Game Allows Players a First-Person Gaming Experience as Jesus

A new video game called “I Am Jesus Christ” will allow players to assume the persona of Jesus of Nazareth for a first-person narrative style experience wherein they reenact the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Canadian Artist Hopes To Be ‘Visual Ambassador’ of Pope Francis’ Message to Poor

A self-proclaimed “visual ambassador” of Pope Francis’ message, Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz is on his way to becoming the most prolific Catholic sculptor under the pontiff’s tenure, with another installation at the Vatican this week.

Did Faith Fall off a Cliff During COVID? New Study Says No.

Religious life in America was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But did it lead to a loss of faith as well as a decline in churchgoing?

Eastern University on Hold From CCCU After Dropping Ban on LGBTQ Faculty

Eastern University, a Christian school affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA, has amended its policies to allow for hiring LGBTQ faculty and to add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination statement.

US Bishops To Elect New Leaders, Mark Abuse Reform Milestone

U.S. Catholic bishops began their fall meeting Monday, with an agenda that includes the election of new leaders — a vote that may signal whether they want to be more closely aligned with Pope Francis ' agenda or not.

Louisiana Churches Leave Methodist Denomination Amid Schism

The United Methodist Church, a mainstay of the American religious landscape, has cut ties with 58 churches in its Louisiana conference amid a nationwide schism within the Protestant denomination.

Report: Russia Has Attacked at Least 270 Religious Sites in Ukraine

Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has included increased violence against religious leaders and widespread attacks on religious sites, according to a recently issued report.

‘Dominion’ Over Technology Use a Must, Leaders Say

NASHVILLE (BP) – Whether it is a new app sweeping the nation, a brand-new must-have iPhone upgrade or a new way to use virtual...

Southern Baptist Seminarians, Pastors Discuss Role of Women in Pastoral Ministry

The role of women in pastoral ministry was front and center in discussions on the campuses of at least two SBC seminaries last week.

Unify Project Set to Launch With Widespread Participation

The Unify Project is expected to launch Nov. 15 with widespread national participation, project co-chairman Ed Litton told Baptist Press.

Mike Pence Says He Told President Trump He Was Praying for Him After Jan. 6; Trump Replied, ‘Don’t Bother’

Mike Pence says that when he offered to pray for Donald Trump on Jan. 14, 2021, eight days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol and the day after Trump was impeached the second time, the former president responded, “Don’t bother.”

‘No Excuse Not To Prosecute’ Virginia Pastor Arrested in Sex-Sting Op, Says State Delegate

A newly released report offers more details about the sex-sting operation that led to the October 2021 arrest of Virginia pastor John Blanchard. The report is prompting backlash from an official who speculates that a deal was involved and prosecutors abused their discretion.

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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