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Vatican Tries to Reboot Priesthood Amid Crisis Over Abuses

The Vatican opened a three-day conference Thursday on rebooting the Catholic priesthood amid a drop in vocations and a credibility crisis over the “depraved” clergy sex abuse and cover-up scandal.

After Pastor’s Alleged Affair, Venue Megachurch Struggles to Survive

Tavner Smith, lead pastor of Venue Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., has been on sabbatical following rumors of an alleged affair with a married church employee.

UPDATE: ‘Devastated’ Brian Houston Presses on With Preaching in the US

While traveling to preach at churches in the state of Missouri, Hillsong pastor Brian Houston described himself as "obviously devastated" by the recent charges against him.

Layoffs, Upheaval at Zacharias Ministry Reeling From Scandal

The global Christian ministry founded by the late Ravi Zacharias said Wednesday it will suspend fundraising, lay off 60% of its staff and overhaul its mission in the wake of revelations.

Ravi Is Not Like King David, Says Former RZIM Leader

One reaction we must not have to the Ravi Zacharias scandal, say Christian leaders, is to downplay what Zacharias did.

Hypocrisy Is Christianity’s Greatest Scandal: Also Its Greatest Validation?

While it is fair to call out Christians for hypocrisy, the hypocrisy in no way negates Christianity, but rather establishes it.

Your Pastor Is a Sinner

Your pastor isn’t perfect, but we assume he or she should be close, right? That’s why when we hear of their fall from grace we are so shocked by their behavior.