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1 Year After Robert Morris’ Sex Abuse Scandal, Gateway Church Names New Senior Pastor

Nearly one year after Gateway Church's founding pastor resigned in disgrace amid allegations of child sex abuse, the church has appointed a new senior pastor. 

New Jersey Church’s Proposed Homeless Shelter Still in Limbo After Zoning Meeting

The future of a proposed homeless shelter at a New Jersey church—and the future of the church itself—remains unclear after a zoning board meeting ended without a vote.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dead at 79; Sadie Robertson Shares Grandfather’s Last Words

On Sunday, May 25, Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson died at the age of 79.

PCA Stated Clerk Dr. Bryan Chapell Under Fire for Showing List of ‘Scandalizers’ During TGC Podcast Interview

Dr. Bryan Chapell, who leads the administrative committee of the Presbyterian Church in America, has issued an apology for revealing during a recent The Gospel Coalition podcast a list of names of people he called “scandalizers.”

David Platt on Elephant Room Debate With Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald: ‘I Didn’t Realize What I Was Getting Into’

Pastor David Platt recently reflected on a poverty-theology debate at a 2011 Elephant Room event. YouTuber Ruslan asked Platt about some money-themed sound bytes and whether his views have morphed in the past 14 years.

Pete Hegseth Receives Praise, Raises Concerns With Pentagon Prayer Service

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is being both praised and criticized for hosting a prayer meeting at the Pentagon during work hours and broadcasting it on the department’s internal TV network.

5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder, Church Leaders Say Race Relations Face Retrenchment

Across denominations and races, clergy are noticing the emphasis shifting away from race relations that occurred in the wake of George Floyd’s death. They’ve seen temporary improvements and then retrenchment but say efforts nevertheless continue to foster understanding and bridge divides.

Christian Activists and Veterans Start 40-Day Fast for Gaza

The fast, initiated by Veterans for Peace, an anti-war organization, and a dozen Christian organizations, intends to raise awareness of the famine looming over Gaza.