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Joys and challenges await pastors of small churches. For example, small church pastors report a sense of intimacy not common among larger congregations, but often serve bi-vocationally or draw a retirement income.

The Catholic Church’s financial chief warned that “a very uncertain period lies ahead” for the Vatican’s financial health, even as he reported significant progress in reducing the church’s budget deficit.

“We are excited to see how the Lord is building a sense of fellowship among Chinese churches and pastors, as well as seeing an expanding level of partnership with these churches and the SBCV family of churches.”

Bowed heads before their meal on an anniversary trip led a Tennessee couple to an opportunity to share their faith.

A study out of Canada suggests that millennials, the last generation to experience a smartphone-free childhood is still keeping one foot firmly planted in the real world — at least when it comes to religion. 

Ongoing attacks on pregnancy resource centers and other pro-life organizations have presented security challenges, but they have not thwarted continuing, faith-based efforts to minister to women in need.

Prominent Wisconsin pastor Stuart Briscoe, recognized for founding the broadcast ministry series “Telling the Truth” and authoring over 40 books, died on Aug. 3.

Andy Stanley believes many American Christians have bought into one of the very temptations Satan presented to Jesus. Speaking at the Global Leadership Summit Friday, the pastor shared that he loves the U.S., but is troubled by behaviors he has seen from certain church leaders over the past few years.