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Urbana Missions Conference That Once Drew 20,000 Expected To Fall Far Short

Organizers of Urbana 2022, a missions conference run by the evangelical campus ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, expect about 6,000 at the conference, to be held Dec. 28-31 in Indianapolis.

Wyoming Pastor’s Santa Cause Is Pointing to Christ

“I focus on Jesus and tell the children that He is the reason for the season,” Waters said. “That’s the whole point. Santa is a servant. He brings joy and laughter. I pray for them and let them know that our only hope is in Jesus.”

This Advent, Churches Urged To Assess Worship for Inadvertent Antisemitism

The Anti-Defamation League reported a 34% increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. between 2020 and 2021. A 2021 survey found that 60% of the general public sees antisemitism as a problem. 

Second Appeals Court Blocks ‘Transgender Mandate’

A second federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to require doctors and hospitals to perform gender-transition procedures, as well as abortions, over their objections.

‘Tragically Ironic’—Pastors Debate Whether or Not To Hold a Christmas Day Service This Year

Whether or not a church should hold a Christmas service on Dec. 25 this year is proving to be quite the hot topic among pastors on Twitter, with some drawing comparisons between this decision and the situation churches were in during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For KING & COUNTRY Discusses Touring With Their Sister, Standing Up for Women, and Recent Health Struggles

ChurchLeaders caught up with the talented duo of for KING & COUNTRY and asked them about their latest album and tour, their anti-human trafficking efforts, and Luke's recent health issues.

‘I’m More Grateful Than I’ve Ever Been,’ Says Lysa TerKeurst About Life After Divorce

“Two years of healing...Two years of learning to go home to an empty house and counting the blessings that are still abundant. Two years…and I’m good,” Lysa TerKeurst recently shared on Instagram.

Christian Leaders React to the Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act Into Law

Though the president called it "a good day," a number of prominent Christian leaders responded with disappointment and criticism.