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Governor Declares Day of Prayer and Fasting for Tennessee

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee says he was inspired to declare a day of prayer and fasting for the state after "countless" people told him they are praying for him and his wife.

It’s a Great Day to Pray: Students Unify Around Prayer, Flag Poles

Almost three decades ago, a small group of teenagers in Texas spontaneously drove to schools in their area to pray for fellow students. They formed a circle around the schools' flag poles and prayed. Today marks the 29th annual See You at the Pole prayer event.

RELEVANT Founder Accused of Fostering Toxic Culture, Steps Down

RELEVANT Magazine's founder and CEO, Cameron Strang, is stepping away from his role at the publication in the wake of accusations from former employees that he fosters a toxic work environment.

Trump Calls Religious Freedom an ‘eternal right’ in UN Speech

“More than 80% of the world’s population live in nations where religious freedom is threatened or banned,” President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence said during their address to the United Nations General Assembly.

The United Methodist Church Split: 4 Proposals for the Future

Since February, talk of a United Methodist Church schism has intensified, donations have declined, and some congregations have left the denomination. What does the future hold for the UMC?

Why Are Pastors Depressed? A Look at the Research

A full 80% admitted to being jealous of the success of other pastors. Additionally, only 40% of clergy said they had someone they considered a personal pastor, while only 16% said they had a spiritual director.

Revenge Will Not Stop the Pain, Pastor of Murdered Man Says

A man was a victim of a fatal shooting in St Paul, Minnesota, after leaving a Bible study last Wednesday evening. His uncle, who is a pastor, has emphasized that revenge would go against the beliefs of the family and would fail to take away the pain caused by his nephew’s death.

United Methodist Church Returns Land to Wyandotte Nation

As part of its bicentennial celebration, the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries is transferring three acres in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, back to...