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Pastor Arrested While Watering Neighbors’ Flowers Extends Love to the Woman Who Called 911 on Him

Michael Jennings, a pastor in Alabama who was arrested while watering his neighbors’ flowers, says he extends love to the neighbor who called the police on him. Jennings has, however, filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of its police officers.

Lifeway Research: Americans’ Theological Beliefs Changed To Suit Post-Pandemic Practice

According to a new Lifeway Research study, while many theological beliefs remain stable among Christians, shifting beliefs in certain areas point to where changing culture may be impacting religious perspectives.

Crist Campaign Accuses Pastor Featured in DeSantis Ad of Being an ‘Antisemite’

Florida Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist has called out Governor Ron DeSantis for a campaign ad featuring a pastor whom Crist's campaign is accusing of antisemitism.

Queen Elizabeth II Mourned by Britain and World at Funeral

Britain and the world said a final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II at a state funeral Monday that drew presidents and kings, princes and prime ministers — and crowds who massed along the streets of London to honor a monarch whose 70-year reign defined an age.

ERLC Trustees Hear From New President, Discuss Sexual Abuse Assessment

The Baptist witness the ERLC  has long provided in the public square “is needed now as much as ever,” Brent Leatherwood said Wednesday (Sept. 14) in his first presidential report to the entity’s trustees.

Nearly Two Years After Election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s First Black Female Bishop Takes Office

Just weeks before she was set to take office in April 2021, Bishop Paula E. Clark experienced a brain bleed while exercising. Surgery followed, postponing her consecration.

Former Virginia Pastor Arrested, Charged With Multiple Sex Crimes

A former pastor in Abingdon, Va., was charged with multiple child sex crimes and arrested on Sept. 8.

How Phil Wickham Went From ‘Lifestyle Christianity’ to ‘So Much Joy and Excitement’

Songwriter and worship leader Phil Wickham says that he has gone deeper in his relationship with God through prayer after being challenged by the faith of people who were inspired by his music. Prior to this change, Wickham had fallen into what he calls “lifestyle Christianity.”