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Southwestern Baptist Seminary Ran Up $140 Million in Deficit Spending Since 2000

For decades, spending went up at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while enrollment plummeted, causing the school to overspend by millions in 19 of the last 21 years.

Anglican Denomination Erupts Into Power Struggle After Bishop Stewart Ruch’s Return

Archbishop Foley Beach, the primate of the Anglican Church in North America, accused his denomination’s highest court of attempting to stop an investigation into an Illinois bishop’s alleged misconduct.

Welton Gaddy, Former Southern Baptist Who Became a Champion of Liberal Christianity, Dies

The Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, a pastor and former president of Interfaith Alliance who went from being a conservative Southern Baptist leader to an advocate for interfaith relations, died Wednesday. He was 81.

‘Flamin’ Hot’ Producer DeVon Franklin Hopes Film Will Inspire Church Leaders To Get Back to a ‘Heart of Service’

ChurchLeaders had the opportunity to talk to “Flamin’ Hot” film producer DeVon Franklin and ask him why church leaders should watch the film when it releases to Hulu and Disney+ on June 9.

Oklahoma Softball Players: ‘Our Life Is in Christ, and That’s All That Matters’

Three Oklahoma softball players told journalists that Christ is their source of joy and freedom during a June 6 press conference ahead of the best-of-three national championship.

Thief Apologizes to Pastor for Stealing His Trailer; Pastor Drops Charges

A man who stole Pastor Tony Metcalf's trailer off church property in Evansville, Indiana, has apologized to the pastor, who is not going to press charges.

$11K Espresso Machine Listed as Part of Former SBC Seminary President’s ‘Pattern of Spending’ That Led to Resignation

A report released by the board of SWBTS has revealed that former president Adam Greenway “engaged in a pattern of spending that…did not reflect proper stewardship of seminary resources.”

Pat Robertson, Longtime Host of ‘The 700 Club’ and Founder of the Christian Broadcasting Network, Dies at 93

Pat Robertson, well-known religious broadcaster and best-selling Christian author, died at the age of 93 early Thursday morning (June 8) at his home in Virginia Beach.