Christian News

Russian Patriarch Scrubs Meeting Where He Was To Meet Pope

Patriarch Kirill has canceled his planned attendance at an interfaith meeting in Kazakhstan next month where he was expected to meet with Pope Francis.

Kutless on How the Church Can Better Help Artists Who Are Deconstructing

James Mead and Jon Micah Sumrall of the Christian rock group, Kutless, believe the church can do more to support artists in the Christian music industry who are struggling with their faith.

Texas Church Apologizes, Pay Damages for Unauthorized ‘Hamilton’ Performance

The “Hamilton” team has indicated it will donate financial damages to a gay-rights organization in the church’s community.

Alabama Pastor Arrested While Watering Neighbor’s Flowers, Prepares Discrimination Lawsuit

Alabama pastor Michael Jennings is preparing to file a lawsuit against the local police department following an incident wherein he was arrested while watering flowers at the home of a neighbor who was out of town. 

Did Franklin Graham Use Heavyweight Boxing Champion’s Family Loss To Promote Pro-Gun Legislation?

Graham offered his “deepest condolences” to heavyweight boxing champion and professing Christian, Tyson Fury, for the loss of his cousin who was killed in a stabbing on Monday.

Keeping It Onside, Church Converts Basement Into Soccer Field

Pastor Bhim Biswa of Syracuse Nepali Church in New York decided to turn his church basement into a soccer field. Now in its second year of operation, the church's indoor soccer field has gained a considerable foothold in the community.

Washington State Seeks Dismissal of SPU’s Suit Claiming Religious Rights Violations

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed to dismiss a lawsuit against him from Seattle Pacific University, a private school associated with the Free Methodist Church, arguing that he’s not violating the university’s constitutional rights by requesting information about its hiring practices.

First Leesburg’s ‘No Vacancy’ Exhorts Churches to ‘Stay on Mission’

First Leesburg Executive Pastor Art Ayris, an award-winning screenwriter and CEO of Kingstone Studios, wrote and produced 'No Vacancy' that stars Dean Cain, T.C. Stallings and Sean Young.