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California Baptists Cut Staff, Citing Decline in Cooperative Program Giving

The California Southern Baptist Convention, one of 41 regional groups that make up the Southern Baptist Convention, announced this week that it had cut six staff jobs, citing an ongoing decline in giving.

Benny Hinn Promises Those Who ‘Sow Seed’ Money Will Be Protected During the Darkest Days ‘In the History of Mankind’

Benny Hinn recently told his followers that donating “seed” money to his ministry will guarantee them financial protection in the midst of a future that will be darker than any other in human history.

Brandon Lake Says the Local Church Is the ‘True Hero,’ Discusses Release of Children’s Book and Family Life in the Midst of Touring

Balancing ministry and family life hasn't always been easy for worship leader Brandon Lake. But he is learning that "communication is key" and that he needs "to go to God first and most.”

Former IHOPKC Staff File Paperwork To Launch New Church

In April, while leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) were discussing ways to limit their liability from a sex abuse scandal, they also filed paperwork with the state of Missouri to launch a new church.

‘There Is a God Who…Wants To Be Near You’—Lecrae Encourages Those in a ‘Dark, Dark Season’

"There is a God that loves you. That he created you with purpose," said Lecrae in a recent video.

Pastor Tragically Dies in House Fire Alongside 2 Daughters, 3 Granddaughters

Wisconsin Pastor Steve Witte reportedly perished trying to rescue his granddaughters from the blaze that engulfed a vacation rental in Juneau County, Wisconsin. 

After Robert Morris Allegations, Texas Legislators Vow To Expand Statutes of Limitations on Abuse

‘These actions demand public exposure, should never be tolerated, and any person who harms a child should and must be held accountable,’ said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline.

Partners of US Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Department Adjust After Layoffs

‘We are hoping that there is some kind of alternative plan to keep the church going, to keep the justice and peace programs going, to keep our advocacy work going,’ said Steven Nabieu Rogers, executive director of the Africa Faith and Justice Network.