Latest Research: There’s No Such Thing As a ‘gay gene’
A recent study analyzed the genomes of almost 500,000 people for genetic factors that might indicate a person has a biological predisposition to same-sex behavior.
Wilke: Scripture on Homosexuality ‘insignificant’ in the Grand Scheme of the Bible
After consulting with other families who were dealing with homosexuality, former UMC Bishop Richard Wilke began diving into the Scripture on homosexuality. Due to his “big-picture grasp of the Bible,” the bishop concludes “just how insignificant these few passages are.”
Bible Translator Suffers Gruesome Death in War-Torn Cameroon
Fulani herdsmen brutally killed a Bible translator in Cameroon this past weekend. The attackers also cut off his wife’s arm and killed several others in the town of Wum in the country's war-torn English-speaking region.
The Vital Role Christians Play in the Hong Kong Protests
From the onset of the Hong Kong protests, a Christian hymn has been the rallying cry protestors have used to unify. Now, after 12 weeks of demonstrations, churches in Hong Kong are taking a more public stand in the protests.
Eddie Villanueva: LGBTQ Rights Endanger Christian Rights
“What happens to a Christian like me...if we are to be threatened by punishment every time we share our Bible-based beliefs on matters of transgenders and homosexuals?” pastor-turned-politician Eddie Villanueva asked. The Philippines is currently debating an LGBTQ equality bill.
‘Build My Life’ Tops List of Most-Used Worship Songs by Churches
Real-time data gathered from a church presentation software company places Pat Barrett's song "Build My Life" at the top of its list of most-used worship songs by churches over the past three years.
A Kanye Sunday Service Brought Healing to Dayton After Shooting
I have to admit I was a little skeptical about attending a Kanye Sunday Service. What I saw and heard surprised me.
God Uses Christian Song to Lead Man to Confess Murder
The song, "Redeemed," by the band Big Daddy Weave is what led a man in Tennessee to recently confess to a variety of crimes, including first-degree murder.
Over 8,000 People Come to Christ at SoCal Harvest
For 30 years in a row, Greg Laurie has been hosting SoCal Harvest. This year, Laurie says over 100,000 people showed up at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, and 8,670 people made a profession of faith.
Two Years After Church Massacre, Pastor Runs for Office
The pastor of First Baptist Church in Sutherland, Springs, the site of the 2017 Texas church shooting that killed 26, is making a political move. Frank Pomeroy says that “morality and integrity” are “disappearing rapidly” and that “if Texas falls, the country falls.”
Bethel Church on Homosexuality: Jesus Showed Us How to Disagree But Love
Bethel Church's Changed Movement is drawing a lot of criticism. Some say the church is taking an ambiguous stance on sin while others say they are edging toward dangerous conversion therapy practices.
‘I Saw a Refugee Crisis’–What Iranian Christians Are Facing Once They Leave
Through helping those suffering from the European refugee crisis, Eric Demeter has had an up-close look at the persecution Christians are facing both in Iran and in Greece. And he wants to get the word out to the church about what our brothers and sisters are going through.
Videos, Documents Uncovered Showing Patterson’s Coverup of Abusive Pastor
Even after Darrell Gilyard confessed to some claims and resigned from Victory Baptist Church near Dallas in 1991, tapes show Patterson defended Gilyard and spoke about “sins” committed by his accusers, who were “not innocent either.”
What Is ‘The 1619 Project’ and What Are People Saying About It?
The New York Times recently published an initiative called “The 1619 Project,” which aims to demonstrate that slavery is central to the U.S.'s development and still impacts American lives today. While many have welcomed the project, others feel it is either misguided or promoting a false narrative.
God, Gucci, and Church: Exclusive Interview With PreachersNSneakers Creator
The creator of PreachersNSneakers is just an “average” person who is facilitating a hefty discussion about church transparency and personal accountability—all through an Instagram account he thinks of as “an opportunity to make people laugh.”
Pastor Drives From CT to TX to Prove Love Goes Farther Than Hate
A pastor inspired by Matthew 5:41 is driving from Connecticut to Texas to raise funds for the families of the El Paso shooting victims. Pastor Bowles also wants to prove that love goes farther than hate.
Church Endures a Year of Protests from LGBTQ Advocates Before Moving
Celebration Church in Austin, Texas, will no longer be renting from the Austin Independent School District. LGBTQ activists have been protesting during the church's Sunday services for the past year, and both the church and protestors are celebrating the move.
John Piper on Josh Harris’ Apostasy: What About Eternal Security?
The doctrine of eternal security essentially says that once a person comes to know and accept the saving grace of the gospel of Jesus Christ, they cannot become “unsaved.” How do we reconcile this doctrine with Josh Harris' recent announcement? John Piper answers.
Mexican Pastor Shot to Death While Preaching
A Mexican pastor was shot at close range while preaching during a Sunday morning service at his church in Oaxaca, Mexico last weekend. His death is a marker in a concerning trend of organized crime targeting pastors and priests in Mexico.
Tullian Tchividjian Starts New Church After Affairs
Tullian Tchividjian has started a new church in Florida. While some of the church’s attendees say his return to leadership is a sign of God’s grace, one of the women Tchividjian had an affair with says there was abuse involved in their relationship and she does not believe he is truly repentant.
Latest News
District Under Fire for High School Baptisms
In the latest Tennessee high school football news, a school district is in trouble because two student athletes were baptized on school property after practice on August 7th. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has accused the district of violating the Constitution and has taken action against it.
New Podcasts
Tara Beth Leach: This Is How Your Preaching Can Thwart Consumerism
Tara Beth Leach believes it's all too easy for church to turn into, "Come, consume, and see the show." Tara Beth is an author, speaker and senior pastor, and this week on our podcast, she shares how pastors can counteract consumerism and help their members see themselves as the missional people of God.
