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Mental Health in the Church: Learning from (and for) Jarrid Wilson

Church pastor Jarrid Wilson died by suicide on September 9, 2019. In his life and writings, Jarrid Wilson challenged the issue of mental health in the church.

How Creative Repurposing Is Resurrecting Dying Churches

It's alarming when we see churches closing. According to an often-quoted statistic, between 6,000 and 10,000 churches close each year. But some churches are finding innovative ways to stay alive.

Falwell Turns to the FBI in Response to Scathing Exposé

Jerry Falwell Jr has asked the FBI to investigate what he calls a “criminal conspiracy” against him, a request that comes in response to POLITICO Magazine’s exposé about his leadership at Liberty University.

Chris Tomlin Brings Church to Florida Georgia Line Concert

Country duo Florida Georgia Line surprised fans at a recent concert by bringing Christian artist and worship leader Chris Tomlin onstage. Tomlin performed one of his most well-known songs, leading the crowd in a moment of spontaneous worship.

Watch Billy Graham’s 9/11 Message From the Washington National Cathedral

While prayer services swept the nation after 9/11 in 2001, God used Billy Graham's 9/11 message at the prayer service called by President George Bush in the Washington National Cathedral.

Jarrid Wilson, Pastor, Author and Mental Health Advocate, Dies by Suicide This Week

Jarrid Wilson, pastor and author of Love Is Oxygen: How God Can Give You Life and Change Your World, died by suicide on Monday September 9, 2019. He died on World Suicide Prevention Day 2019.

‘Desperate’ Church Sees Opportunity to Be a Better Neighbor

A 181-year-old church in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, has decided to dramatically downsize due to maintenance costs and steadily declining attendance. However, the move could be just what the church needs to continue its ministry in the community. 

Not All Africans Support the Traditional Plan, FUMC Moheto Says

“We believe our process has begun and a time is coming when all these forms of homophobic and xenophobic expression in our United Methodist church will come to an end,” Rev. Mwita says