Christian News

A Surge of Over 100 COVID-19 Cases Linked to Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry

A recent COVID-19 spike in Northern California’s Shasta County has been partly attributed to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, a school operated by the Pentecostal megachurch Bethel in the city of Redding.

Bishop Found Guilty for Refusing to Allow Same-Sex Weddings in Diocese

A disciplinary panel with the Episcopal Church has determined that the Rt. Rev. William Love has violated canon law and his ordination vows by refusing to allow same-sex marriages to be performed in his diocese.

LifeWay Inks Out-of-Court Agreement With Former CEO Thom Rainer

LifeWay Christian Resources, the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, announced late Tuesday (Oct. 6) that it had reached an out-of-court agreement with former President and CEO Thom Rainer.

Christian Sentenced to Death for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Acquitted

A Christian sentenced to death six years ago based on Pakistan's blasphemy laws was acquitted by a high court in Lahore on Monday, Oct. 5.

Report: Church of England Failed to Tackle Child Sex Abuse

The Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators for decades, preferring instead to safeguard its own reputation, and created a culture where abusers were able to hide, an independent report said Tuesday.

John Hagee and Greg Laurie COVID-19 Positive

Two prominent evangelical Christian leaders—Greg Laurie and John Hagee—have announced they’ve tested positive for COVID-19. Both pastors had attended separate high-profile events at the White House in September, though it’s unclear where they contracted the disease.

2 Justices Slam Court’s 2015 Decision in Gay Marriage Case

The Supreme Court, already poised to take a significant turn to the right, opened its new term Monday with a jolt from two conservative justices who raised new criticism of the court’s embrace of same-sex marriage.

American Missionaries in Haiti Killed During Home Invasion

Pastor Jean Philippe Quetant and his wife Erna Plancher-Quetant were serving as missionaries in Haiti when their home was invaded by a local gang. The couple leaves behind five children in the United States.