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Pandemic Delays UMC’s General Conference and Its Pending Schism

The issue of LGBTQ inclusivity in the United Methodist Church was supposed to be settled at that denomination's General Conference this year. However, the pandemic has delayed the conference and an inevitable schism.

Not Even State-Approved Churches Are Safe in China Now

The Chinese government is ramping up its persecution of any church in China, even if it is a Three Self church, which is approved by the state.

Ravi Zacharias Buried in Casket Built by Prisoners

The apologist was laid to rest in a private ceremony officiated by Sam Allberry.

Honoring 8 Church Leaders Who Have Died From Covid-19

Among the 1,000 mothers and fathers, grandparents, mentors, inventors, accomplished artists, and more honored in Memorial weekend's New York Times front page obituary were these men: church leaders who have died from Covid-19 in the last few months.

100+ People Get Coronavirus After Service at Church in Germany

Over 100 people connected to a May 10 service at a church in Germany have tested positive for COVID-19. German officials are now trying to trace everyone who took part in the service that day.

‘Wicked,’ ‘Demonic’ Actions of Minneapolis Police Called Out by Leaders

"Imagine how dark your heart must be to place your knee on a handcuffed mans neck, hear him say 'I can’t breath' multiple times and yet continue to watch him suffocate under the weight of your body," Jackie Hill Perry writes.

Churches Are Essential, So Let’s Not Rush to Reopen, Pastors Reason

“So in this season, the decisions we’ve made have been not so much motivated by the First Amendment but about the Greatest Commandment," Kyle Idleman told the congregation at Southeast Christian Church.

The Gift of Healing: Francis Chan on His Change of Mind

“For many years I didn’t believe in healing. I didn’t believe in miracles—it was pretty much what I was taught in seminary,” Francis Chan said. Recently, though, Chan changed his mind.