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SBC Executive Committee Rejects Nominee Jared Wellman and Restarts Search for CEO

Critics of the Texas pastor questioned his role in the search process as former Executive Committee chair and wondered why interim President Willie McLaurin, who is Black, had been passed over.

‘A Light in the Darkness’ — LFO’s Brad Fischetti Clings to His Faith After Multiple Band Members Die from Cancer

"I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I do my best to stay strong in my faith." Brad Fischetti is the last surviving member of the band LFO, which rose to fame in 1999 before a series of tragedies, including the March 2023 death of Brian Gillis.

Jackie Hill Perry Warns That Beyoncé’s Music Has a Demonic Influence

Author and speaker Jackie Hill Perry has made waves on social media for saying that the music of Beyoncé and Kehlani has a demonic influence on people. Perry specifically addressed the singers’ promotion of non-Christian deities in music that celebrates Black identity.

‘I Am Christian. That’s Not What We Stand For’—Taylor Swift’s Political Comments Resurface As She Returns to Tennessee

Ahead of Taylor Swift’s upcoming Nashville concerts, the singer-songwriter’s past comments about political involvement and faith are going viral.

Iran, 27 Other Countries Critiqued by Watchdog for Religious Freedom Violations

USCIRF, a watchdog for global religious freedom, has used its new annual report to call out the Iranian government for targeting women's rights protesters during demonstrations last year. The report also points out the country’s “decades-long campaign” against religious minorities.

Missio Alliance Hosts Hopeful Conversation for Disruptive Times

After a ‘season of apocalypse,’ a diverse group of church leaders gathered outside of Chicago to discuss how churches can innovate in trying times.

In NC, a Church Network Turns Unused Church Buildings Into Homes for Refugees

A glut of underutilized church properties offers a solution to the severe shortage of affordable housing for newly arrived refugees.

United Methodist Bishops Meet, Look to Pivot After 2,400+ Churches Disaffiliate

United Methodist bishops from across the globe are meeting this week for the first time in person since the COVID-19 pandemic.