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Lifeway Research: Most Churches Find Financial Stability in 2021

Emerging from the pandemic, most churches don’t seem to be underwater financially. But many are treading water, according to new a Lifeway Research report.

Send Network’s Dhati Lewis Leaving NAMB for New Project

Dhati Lewis, president of the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) church planting arm, Send Network, will transition from his position to launch a new initiative to empower discipleship in majority-minority, multiethnic communities.

Event at John Hagee’s Church Calls for One National Religion, Chants of ‘Let’s Go Brandon’

An event hosted at John Hagee’s Cornerstone Church in San Antonio raised eyebrows when footage surfaced showing the crowd chanting "Let's go Brandon," and Michael Flynn calling for one national American religion. Notably, Hagee is known for his end times theology and predictions.

Amid COVID-19, Most Churches Provide Hybrid Worship, Half Stopped Picnics

Eight in 10 U.S. churches now provide hybrid services, offering options for congregants to worship either in person or online during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.

Pope Francis Praises Book Detailing LGBTQ Ministry During HIV/AIDS Pandemic

In a letter to the author of a new book about the Catholic ministry to the LGBTQ community in the United States during the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, Pope Francis praised the ministry’s “discreet mercy,” despite stigma and opposition by the church.

TGC Author Defends Controversial Article on Why People Deconstruct

The author of an article outlining reasons why people deconstruct from Christianity is defending the post against his critics.

VA Pastor Arrested for Solicitation Was Previously Accused of Sexual Assault

John Blanchard, former pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, was arraigned for charges of solicitation of a minor. It has now been revealed that Blanchard have previously been accused of sexual assault. 

TN Church Holds Worship Service One Week After Pastor Thwarts Gunman’s Violent Plans

Last weekend, tragedy almost Nashville Light Mission Pentecostal Church in Tennessee when a gunman threatened their lives. But that didn't stop them from gathering to worship together this past Sunday.