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Vatican Synod Document Acknowledges Calls To Welcome Women, LGBTQ Catholics

Vatican prelates on Thursday (Oct. 27) acknowledged the clear call in the first round of reports from the faithful for inclusion of women, LGBTQ individuals and the poor.

Judge Dismisses SPU Lawsuit Aimed at Halting Probe Into University’s Hiring Practices

A federal judge on Wednesday (Oct. 26) dismissed Seattle Pacific University’s lawsuit that sought to stop Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s investigation into the school’s hiring practices.

Mark Driscoll Posts Picture With Steven Furtick; Mixed Reactions Follow

On Thursday (Oct. 27), Trinity Church senior pastor Mark Driscoll posted a photo of himself with Elevation Church lead pastor Steven Furtick to Facebook, drawing mixed reactions in the post’s comment section.

Disgraced Pastor Perry Noble on Repentance: ‘Jesus Changed Me, in His Time’

On Facebook this week, Perry Noble, senior pastor of Second Chance Church in Anderson, South Carolina, shares some lengthy “Thoughts on Repentance.” In an 1,100-word post on October 25, Noble refers to his “colossal screw up in 2016” and describes how God’s grace transformed his heart, mind, and actions.

Adult Content Among Fastest Growing Topics of Interest on Twitter; Advertisers Concerned

According to an internal report, “not safe for work” (NSFW) content, which includes nudity and pornography, is among the fastest growing topics of interest on Twitter among regular users.

Calvin University Inaugurates New President Amid Growing LGBTQ Tensions

As the son of lifelong missionaries, Calvin University’s new president, whose inauguration was Wednesday (Oct. 26), continues a proud Christian Reformed Church tradition of Dutch Calvinism.

‘Spurgeon the Pastor’ Shows Overlooked Aspect of Baptist Preacher’s Ministry

Famously known as the “Prince of Preachers,” legendary Baptist pastor Charles Spurgeon is most notable for his sermons which have been endlessly quoted by evangelical Christians for years.

It’s More Important Than Ever for Pastor Appreciation To Extend Beyond October

October is recognized as Pastor Appreciation Month. More than ever, Vanderbloemen urges churches to make sure their pastor feels that sentiment well beyond the flip of a calendar.