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Christian Officials Accuse Israel of Holiday Discrimination

A spokesman for Christian churches in the Holy Land on Wednesday accused Israel of discrimination against Christian tourists during the normally busy Christmas holiday season.

Why the Tax-Exempt Mansion of One of the Wealthiest American Preachers Is Under Scrutiny (Again)

Kenneth Copeland lives on an 18,000-square-foot lakeside estate that has its own airport. The Houston Chronicle decided to dig into the finances of the televangelist in the conclusion of its multi-part investigation into the property-tax “sanctuaries” of religious organizations in Texas.

Poll: America Growing More Secular by the Year

Christmas is just 10 days away, and most Americans will celebrate the birth of Jesus. But a new poll from Pew shows the share of U.S. adults who consider themselves Christian is falling.

Is Virtual Church Really Church? Christian Leaders Have Strong Opinions

On Tuesday, a seemingly evergreen debate among Christian leaders became fresh again when Christian professor and author Jared C. Wilson tweeted a simple yet controversial statement: “Virtual church isn’t church.”

Kyle Rittenhouse Is Neither a Hero nor a Villain, According to Some Christian Leaders

Since his acquittal, Kyle Rittenhouse has become something of a celebrity. Some see him as a hero, others as a villain. Still, there are others who simply see him as a "foolish young man."

7-Year-Old Child Prays ‘Jesus Take Care of Me’ While Inside Tornado

A family of five was thrown from their home by a tornado on Friday, resulting in the death of one of their children and the serious injury of her mother. Relatives are asking God "for a miracle" that the injured members of the family will recover.

‘We Fear for His Soul’—More Duggar Family Members React to Guilty Verdict

In the aftermath of the guilty verdict handed to Josh Duggar for receiving and possessing child sex abuse materials, additional members of his family have posted statements, sharing their thoughts on his trial and its conclusion.

Sicilian Bishop Comes Under Fire for Telling Children Santa Doesn’t Exist

Monsignor Stagliano has come under fire for telling children that Santa doesn't exist in an attempt to share the "Catholic meaning of Christmas," in contrast to the consumerism that has become associated with the story of Santa Claus.

Mayfield Pastor and Wife Survive Tornado by Hiding in Church Closet

Amid Tornado warnings, Pastor Joey Reed thought that the best place for him and his wife to hunker down would be in the building of their church. Little did the couple know they would be directly in the historic storm’s path. 

UPDATE: ‘An Honest Mistake’: Jessa Seewald Defends Sister Jana Duggar

Jessa Seewald took to Instagram to defend her sister Jana Duggar, revealing that her child endangerment charge stemmed from an incident where a child snuck out of the house while Duggar was babysitting.

Christian Finance Expert Dave Ramsey Sued By Former Employee For Religious Discrimination

Dave Ramsey is being sued by a former employee for religious discrimination. In the suit, Brad Amos claims that employees of Ramsey Solutions have been forced to abide by Ramsey’s religious beliefs about COVID-19. Amos was fired after not reporting to work in person during the pandemic.

TikToker Claims Joel Osteen Got Him Fired After Harassing Osteen in a TikTok Video

A week ago, Joel Osteen made the news when it was revealed that a plumber discovered thousands of dollars stashed inside a bathroom wall at Lakewood Church. This week, the pastor is being blamed for a restaurant employee being fired.

‘Our Building Is Not the Church. We Are’—The Faith Stories Coming Out of Friday’s Devastating Tornado Damage

After an unprecedented swarm of tornadoes caused widespread devastation Friday, residents of areas hit hard by the tornado damage gathered Sunday to worship God, offer encouragement, and help meet needs.

Pope Francis to Meet With French Sex Abuse Commission

Pope Francis agreed to meet with the commission that published a ground-breaking report into clergy sexual abuse in the French Catholic Church.

Witches and CRT Critics Alike Nix ‘Hex’ Prompt in Teacher Equity Guide

Campbell Union High School District in San Jose, California, has come under fire for offering teachers an equity resource guide that includes the Hoodoo practice of “hexing” as a way of expressing their thoughts about racial justice.

Daughter of Slain Police Officer Does Not Hate Shooter, but Wants ‘Simply to Tell Him About Jesus’

The oldest daughter of police officer Richard Houston said she harbors no resentment toward her father's murderer. Rather, she only wants the suspect to know Jesus.

In New Book, Mark Meadows Confirms Donald Trump Bible Photo-Op Was Ivanka’s Idea

A new book by former presidential Chief of Staff Mark Meadows offers a detailed account of Trump's infamous Bible photo-op at St. John’s Church in June 2020.

Amid Tension, Southern Baptist Women Lead Where They Can

Few congregations could function without the work of female members. Still, there is tension in the SBC over the role of women should play in leadership.

Mike Stone Withdraws $750K Defamation Lawsuit Against Russell Moore

Mike Stone has voluntarily withdrawn his defamation lawsuit against Russell Moore in which he was seeking $750,000. A judge dismissed the complaint without prejudice, leaving the door open for Stone to come back to the court with the complaint at a later time, should he choose.  

Josh Duggar’s Sister and Her Husband Call Verdict ‘Just’; Other Family Members Respond

Josh Duggar's sister, Jill Dillard, and her husband Dereck, have posted a statement responding to yesterday’s verdict finding Josh Duggar guilty of receiving and possessing child pornography.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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