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Prosecutors Will Not Seek Charges Against Pastor Caught in 2021 Sex Sting, Even Though Case Against Him Is ‘Sound’

No new charges will be brought against Virginia Beach pastor John Blanchard, despite prosecutors admitting that enough evidence exists to do so. Blanchard was arrested in 2021 during a prostitution sting operation.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo Explains Why She Chose Not To Appear in ‘Shiny Happy People’

Jinger Duggar Vuolo says she chose not to appear in the new docuseries, “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” because she wanted to share her story in her own words.

Southwestern Baptist Seminary Ran Up $140 Million in Deficit Spending Since 2000

For decades, spending went up at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while enrollment plummeted, causing the school to overspend by millions in 19 of the last 21 years.

Anglican Denomination Erupts Into Power Struggle After Bishop Stewart Ruch’s Return

Archbishop Foley Beach, the primate of the Anglican Church in North America, accused his denomination’s highest court of attempting to stop an investigation into an Illinois bishop’s alleged misconduct.

Welton Gaddy, Former Southern Baptist Who Became a Champion of Liberal Christianity, Dies

The Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, a pastor and former president of Interfaith Alliance who went from being a conservative Southern Baptist leader to an advocate for interfaith relations, died Wednesday. He was 81.

‘Flamin’ Hot’ Producer DeVon Franklin Hopes Film Will Inspire Church Leaders To Get Back to a ‘Heart of Service’

ChurchLeaders had the opportunity to talk to “Flamin’ Hot” film producer DeVon Franklin and ask him why church leaders should watch the film when it releases to Hulu and Disney+ on June 9.

Oklahoma Softball Players: ‘Our Life Is in Christ, and That’s All That Matters’

Three Oklahoma softball players told journalists that Christ is their source of joy and freedom during a June 6 press conference ahead of the best-of-three national championship.

Thief Apologizes to Pastor for Stealing His Trailer; Pastor Drops Charges

A man who stole Pastor Tony Metcalf's trailer off church property in Evansville, Indiana, has apologized to the pastor, who is not going to press charges.