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In Historic Housing Market, the Parsonage Becomes a Trendy Choice

Charlie Houck loves serving as lead pastor at Mesa Church in San Diego. Just as much, he’s a fan of the parsonage that came with the building when Mesa launched in October 2020.

US Annual Conferences Can’t Just Leave the United Methodist Church, Rules Top Court

No, an annual conference in the United States can’t just up and leave the United Methodist Church. At least not yet.

Louisiana Debates Murder Charge for Women Who Get Abortions

A bill supported by Rep. Danny McCormick and scheduled for debate Thursday in the Louisiana House would make women who get abortions subject to criminal prosecution and prison.

Arrested Hong Kong Cardinal a Fiery Critic of Beijing

Cardinal Joseph Zen, the 90-year-old Catholic cleric arrested by Hong Kong police on national security charges, has long been a fiery critic of Beijing's control of religion and political monopoly.

The Satanic Temple Will Protect ‘Religious Abortion Access’ If Roe Is Overturned

In response to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft indicating Roe v. Wade could be overturned, The Satanic Temple is taking steps to ensure that women have access to its so-called “abortion ritual.”

‘I’m Ok With Going to Hell’: Elon Musk Tweets About Death; Says He Would Let Donald Trump Back on Twitter

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has never been one to keep from speaking his mind, regardless of who agrees or disagrees with him.

In New Book, Baylor Coach Scott Drew Describes J.O.Y. of Putting Jesus First

Baylor University men’s coach Scott Drew has received numerous accolades, but what matters most to him—and what he’s become known for—is spreading a culture of J.O.Y. that prioritizes Jesus.

Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Checks Intended for Churches

A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of more than 2,600 checks intended for religious institutions in several states. He and his co-conspirators deposited the stolen checks into bank accounts through ATMs, then withdrew money and spent the proceeds using debit cards.

California Child Who Died Was Allegedly Subject to Exorcism

A 3-year-old girl whose death last fall has been ruled a homicide was the subject of an alleged exorcism last year at a Northern California church, a newspaper reported Tuesday.

NY To Send $35M to Abortion Providers Amid Worry Over Roe

New York will give abortion providers $35 million to expand services and boost security in anticipation of SCOTUS possibly overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

US Interior to Release Report on Indigenous Boarding Schools

The U.S. Interior Department says it will release a report Wednesday that will begin to uncover the truth about the federal government's past oversight of Native American boarding schools.

State of the Bible: 40 Percent of Gen Z Believe Jesus Sinned

Nearly 40 percent of Generation Z believe Jesus was a human and sinned like other people when He lived on earth, the American Bible Society reveals in State of the Bible 2022.

Should We Take a ‘Winsome Approach’ to Culture? Christians Debate If Tim Keller’s ‘Moment Has Passed’

In a recent article in First Things magazine, James Wood explains that Tim Keller has had a profound impact on his life, but he now rejects Keller’s “winsome model” of cultural engagement.

Lifeway Research: Apathy in Churches Looms Large for Pastors

In the final release from Lifeway Research’s 2022 Greatest Needs of Pastors study, most pastors say the primary people dynamic challenge they face in their churches is people’s apathy or lack of commitment.

Louisiana Pastor, Academy Headmaster Arrested for Juvenile Cruelty a Second Time

John Raymond has been arrested for the second time in two months and charged with juvenile cruelty. He has been accused of abusing a 4-year-old on two separate occasions through corporal punishment.

Inflation Hitting Church Ministry, Operations Across Income Levels

Inflation rates are hitting churches hard. In one community, inflation has caused a decrease in giving and even led some members to choose between keeping gas in their tanks or driving to church.

Grove City Faculty Say College Is Facing a ‘Fight for the Soul’

“We are in a fight for the soul of this college,” Cedric Lewis, an adjunct professor at Grove City, told Religion News Service. “Are we a Christian college? Or are we a conservative college?”

The Summit Church Halfway to Goal of Planting 1,000 Churches

With the official commissioning of its 501st and 502nd church plants, The Summit Church in North Carolina has passed the halfway mark of its goal of planting 1,000 churches in a generation.

Wisconsin Anti-Abortion Office Fire Investigation Ongoing

Police asked for the public’s help in tracking down those who vandalized and threw two Molotov cocktails into the office of a prominent Wisconsin anti-abortion lobbying group’s office that was damaged by fire.

Pro-Abortion Protesters Target Churches, Justices With ‘Mother’s Day Strike’

Uproar about the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion escalated this weekend, with pro-abortion protests throughout the country—including during Catholic Mass.

‘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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