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Enthusiasm, Hopes for ‘Fertile Soil’ Highlight Annual Meeting Planning in New Orleans

Enthusiasm was as thick as the late summer air as hundreds of pastors and church leaders gathered at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to prepare to welcome thousands of messengers to the 2023 annual meeting.

Christian Evangelist in India Burned to Death by Own Family

The wife and son of a Christian evangelist, the sole Christian convert in his extended family in majority Hindu India, helped neighbors burn him to death because of his faith, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reported Aug. 23.

Russian Patriarch Scrubs Meeting Where He Was To Meet Pope

Patriarch Kirill has canceled his planned attendance at an interfaith meeting in Kazakhstan next month where he was expected to meet with Pope Francis.

Kutless on How the Church Can Better Help Artists Who Are Deconstructing

James Mead and Jon Micah Sumrall of the Christian rock group, Kutless, believe the church can do more to support artists in the Christian music industry who are struggling with their faith.

Texas Church Apologizes, Pay Damages for Unauthorized ‘Hamilton’ Performance

The “Hamilton” team has indicated it will donate financial damages to a gay-rights organization in the church’s community.

Alabama Pastor Arrested While Watering Neighbor’s Flowers, Prepares Discrimination Lawsuit

Alabama pastor Michael Jennings is preparing to file a lawsuit against the local police department following an incident wherein he was arrested while watering flowers at the home of a neighbor who was out of town. 

Did Franklin Graham Use Heavyweight Boxing Champion’s Family Loss To Promote Pro-Gun Legislation?

Graham offered his “deepest condolences” to heavyweight boxing champion and professing Christian, Tyson Fury, for the loss of his cousin who was killed in a stabbing on Monday.

Keeping It Onside, Church Converts Basement Into Soccer Field

Pastor Bhim Biswa of Syracuse Nepali Church in New York decided to turn his church basement into a soccer field. Now in its second year of operation, the church's indoor soccer field has gained a considerable foothold in the community.