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A Tennessee Church’s Form of Church Discipline Goes Viral

A woman who had been attending West Sparta Church of Christ in Sparta, Tennessee, received a letter at the end of February from three of the church elders. She shared the photo of the church discipline letter on Facebook. And it has since gone viral.

James Coates’ Wife, Erin: My Husband Is in Jail Because He Obeyed the Lord Jesus Christ

Erin Coates, the wife of jailed Canadian Pastor James Coates, says of her husband, "His job as a shepherd of the sheep is to open the doors and allow people to worship according to their conscience and according to the Word of God."

Layoffs, Upheaval at Zacharias Ministry Reeling From Scandal

The global Christian ministry founded by the late Ravi Zacharias said Wednesday it will suspend fundraising, lay off 60% of its staff and overhaul its mission in the wake of revelations.

Should Churches Mandate COVID Vaccines for Their Staff?

As vaccines for COVID-19 become more widely available, churches, institutions and organizations are discussing whether to mandate COVID vaccines for employees. Debates are underway...

Post Pandemic…Get Ready for the Church Attendance BOOM, New Study Says

As America marks one year of pandemic-related shutdowns this week, new research offers encouragement for pastors wondering whether in-person church attendance will eventually bounce back.

Today’s Rising ‘Secular Couples’ Are Asking, “Who Needs the Church?”

Fewer couples are turning to the church today and that’s a pressing concern for church leaders. An in-depth study performed by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) offers a statistical glimpse into current trends of religion in America.

The Biggest Story in American Religion? The Unceasing Rise of the “Nones”

With due respect to the evangelical Christians who have swayed Republican politics over the past 40 years, there's no bigger story in American religion than the persistent and unceasing rise of the "nones" (people who do not identify with any religious tradition).

Son of Slain Alabama Preacher Arrested in Texas for His Father’s Murder

The son of a slain Alabama preacher has been arrested on a murder charge in the killing of his father and the attempted slaying of his mother, authorities said. Shannon Xavier Pearson, 25, was arrested Monday by federal marshals in Plano, Texas.