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Pastors Encourage Personal Bible Reading Among Churchgoers

The most likely ways a pastor will work to spark individual Bible reading among their churchgoers is by providing free Bibles to those who need one (93%) and reminding them during sermons (92%).

‘Recovery Has Been Slower Than Expected’—Grace Community Church Provides Update on John MacArthur’s Health

Grace Community Church (GCC) elder Tom Patton provided an update on Pastor John MacArthur's health during worship services on Sunday, Jan. 5.

Gavin Ortlund Explains How We Can Know Which Books Should Be Part of the New Testament

Author and theologian Dr. Gavin Ortlund believes that the answer to the question of which books should be part of the New Testament canon can be found in the authority of the church and in having faith that God guided the process of canonization. 

Justin Welby’s Tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury Officially Ends

Following his resignation last November, Justin Welby formally ends his role as Archbishop of Canterbury today (Jan. 6).

‘To God Be the Glory’—Ravens’ John Harbaugh Continues To Credit God While Taking Top Spot in the AFC North

Following a 35-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, the Baltimore Ravens ended their winning season with a 12-5 record. As the Ravens won the AFC North, head coach John Harbaugh had much to say about his team, his coaches, and his God.

Pastor Accused of Recording Women in Bathroom of Church

Arturo Laguna of Casa de Adoracion in Phoenix was arrested after a woman said that a camera fell out of a dryer in the church's bathroom while she was changing her baby’s diaper. 

119th Congress Adds 2 Hindus, 2 Nones, Remains Mostly Christian

A new Pew Research Center report on the religious composition of the 119th session of Congress, convening today for the first time, reveals that the majority of its members are Christian.

Richard Hays, Influential Scholar Who Changed His Mind on Same-Sex Marriage, Has Died

Richard Hays died Friday (Jan. 3) at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, from pancreatic cancer. Hays was 76.