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United Methodist Leader Shot, Killed in Carjacking Near Memphis

On Monday, Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams, United Methodist pastor and UMC district superintendent for Memphis, was killed in a carjacking near her home in Whitehaven, Tennessee.

Lifeway Research: Most Pastors Know of Deconstruction, Fewer See It in Their Pews

A Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors finds 73% are familiar with the concept of deconstruction, and more than a quarter (27%) of those say people in their churches have deconstructed their faith.

Excavation of Graves Begins at Site of Colonial Black Church

Archaeologists in Virginia began excavating three suspected graves at the original site of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches on Monday.

Greek Church Protests Baptism for Celebrity Same-Sex Parents

Greece's Orthodox Church will send a letter of protest to the archbishop who heads the church in the U.S. after he baptized the children of celebrity fashion designer Peter Dundas and his partner, Evangelo Bousis.

New 988 Suicide, Crisis Lifeline Active, Ready To Help Everyone

“It was in the middle of the night. These crises happen,” Jeremiah Johnston said. “And when someone is in immediate danger of hurting themselves or harming themselves, we need a 911.

More Than 100 Florida Churches File Lawsuit to Leave United Methodist Church

More than 100 churches are suing the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church to immediately disaffiliate from the denomination.

The Activist Behind Opposition to the Separation of Church and State

In October of last year, Josh Mandel, a candidate in Ohio’s Republican primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat, insisted during a debate that “there’s no such thing as separation of church and state.”

Faith on the Field: Coaches Were Watching Supreme Court Decision Closely

Coaches do more than coach. They are role models and parental figures. In motivating young athletes, a coach can’t turn off where he or she gets their sense of right and wrong, honor and thankfulness.

Tim Keller Answers Questions on Theology, Abortion, Ministry Hurt, Health, and More

On Monday morning (July 18), Tim Keller made a rare personal appearance on Twitter to answer questions posted with the hashtag #asktk by his social media followers. 

Hatred of Christianity Is ‘One of the Animating Forces on the Other Side,’ Says Tucker Carlson

Fox News host Tucker Carlson believes Christianity is “a natural check” on the power sought by those across the aisle from Republicans and that hatred of Christianity is one of the driving motivators of “the other side.” 

‘We Will Have Two Presidents’: MS Pastor Predicts Trump Will ‘Take Back Over the Government’

Mississippi pastor Shane Vaughn has predicted that former president Donald Trump will gain control of the government following the midterm elections.

U.S. Houses of Worship Increase Security After Shootings

The Rev. Steven Marsh never thought he would see the day his church in Laguna Woods, California — a town of 16,500 populated largely by retirees — would be spending $20,000 a month for security.

Russian Baptist Church Helps 40 Slavic Refugee Families Resettle in U.S.

Russian Baptist Church in West Sacramento has honed its purpose while helping diverse refugees of Russia’s war on Ukraine resettle here.

Semler Begs Gospel Music Association Members To Vote Her ‘Best New Artist’ at Dove Awards

Semler begged members of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) to vote for her as this year’s “Best New Artist” at the 53rd Annual Dove Awards, which will be announced on Tuesday, October 18.

Saddleback Church Says Report Clears Andy Wood, Rick Warren’s Successor

A new independent audit found no “pattern of abuse” by Andy Wood, the pastor named to succeed Rick Warren at Saddleback Church in September. Last month, after the Southern California megachurch announced the transition, allegations arose that Wood had an abusive leadership style.

Federal Agencies Persist in Efforts to Offset Roe’s Reversal

The Biden administration has continued to take steps to circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade and again has drawn objections from a Southern Baptist leader and another pro-life advocate.

‘Megachurch Pastors Exposed’: Twitter Thread Highlights Work of Pastors With No Scandals

In light of myriad headlines about church scandals, one Texas pastor took to Twitter this week to highlight megachurch pastors who don’t often make headlines: the ones who never become embroiled in scandals. 

‘Only God!’—Pastor John Gray’s Wife, Aventer, Posts Encouraging Update

Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville, South Carolina, is “moving in the right direction,”  according to an update from his wife, Aventer. The pastor has been hospitalized for over a week with a saddle pulmonary embolism.

Disgraced Pastor JD Hall Investigated for Assault With Weapon, Strangulation: Police Report

On June 5, writer and former pastor Jordan “JD” Hall was investigated for assault with a weapon and strangulation of a partner or family member, a police report has revealed. The report was filed on June 23.

SBC Pastor Uses Native American Resolution To Minister to Survivors of Forced Conversion

Mike Keahbone not only played a crucial role in drafting a resolution decrying the forced conversion of Native peoples, but he has already begun to use the resolution as a way to minister to survivors.

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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