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Critics Say Saddleback ‘Violated Baptist and Biblical Teaching’ by Ordaining Women Pastors

Saddleback Church, one of the largest churches in the Southern Baptist Convention and home to influential pastor Rick Warren, ordained three women pastors this past weekend, a move that critics say violates the denomination’s statement of faith.

Saddleback Church, One of the Largest in the SBC, Ordains Its First Female Pastors

Saddleback Church has appointed its first female pastors, despite being affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, which specifically prohibits women from being ordained. 

150 People Expelled From FL Church After Trying to Vote Out Leadership

Leaders of First Baptist Church, led by Pastor James Welch, recently terminated the membership of a “discontented” and “disaffected minority” who had rebelled against the church's leaders.

California Bill Could Bar UC Health From Affiliating With Catholic Hospitals That Limit Abortions

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — While district of San Francisco state Senator Scott Wiener, a Democrat, has hailed the University of California Health System as...

‘I Quit!’ — For Some Pastors, the Past Year Was a Sign From God to Leave the Ministry

Last summer, a survey revealed a quarter of pastors were considering retiring or leaving the ministry due to the stresses of ministry during COVID. A recent survey shows that's grown to 33 percent.

UPDATE: Pastor Calls Police ‘Gestapo-Psychopaths’ During His Arrest Over the Weekend

Polish-Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski made headlines again this weekend as he got arrested and called police 'Gestapo-psycho-bots'.

Chuck Norris Writes Tribute for 100-Year-Old Mom for Mother’s Day

Chuck Norris says his mother “has been an example of perseverance and faith her whole life," and prayed for his salvation.

Twisted Theology Is Protecting a Man Who Enjoys the Torture of Children, Says Rachael Denhollander

What makes Josh Duggar's story even more appalling than his alleged crimes, says victims advocate Rachael Denhollander, is the theology cushioning him from the cost of his decisions.