Church
Perry Noble issues 90 day tithing challenge with offer of refund: Reap God's blessings or get your money back
A megachurch pastor is asking his flock to join an experimental tithing challenge which guarantees a refund to anyone who does not receive God's blessing within 90 days.
Decision to follow Christ most 'challenging, beautiful, costly, rewarding journey ever' says Archbishop
A background document for the upcoming Anglican leaders meeting in Zambia urges reconciliation and 'inclusion'.
Conservative US bishops urge liberals voluntarily to abide by gay marriage sanctions
Conservative bishops and clergy within the US Episcopal Church have called on their delegates to next week's Anglican meeting in Zambia to refrain from voting on "doctrine or polity".
Mother Angelica endured excruciating pain for days, refusing pain relievers, before she died on Easter, priest reveals
Mother Angelica was crying in excruciating pain because of her fractured bones but refused to take pain relievers, enduring the pain for days before passing away on Easter Sunday.
'The Joy of Love': Pope Francis' post-synod exhortation to be released Friday
Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family will be published on April 8, and will be called Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), the Vatican announced today.
Stop trying to give Jesus a makeover, Christian blogger says
Christian blogger Josh Buice has a problem with attempts by some to repackage and rebrand the gospel to make it more appealing to people, arguing that the true meaning of the word is overpowered by style.
Priest who admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old was allowed to continue in ministry for 14 years
A Church of England vicar who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old was allowed to continue ministering for over a decade, despite having confessed to his Bishop.
Atheist church minister could be defrocked after appeal rejected
An atheist church minister could be defrocked after The United Church of Canada dismissed her appeal against a review into her effectiveness.
Majority of Americans believe Bible reading would benefit politicians
The majority of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible, according to new research by the Barna Group.
Ancient church in new light: Wire and mesh resurrect Italian ruins
The ruins of an early church in Italy have been resurrected through a wire-mesh installation by an Italian artist.
Why do Christians no longer need to follow all of the Old Testament laws? J.D. Greear explains
Celebrated Christian pastor and author JD Greear explained that believers no longer need to strictly follow all of the laws stated in the Old Testament, and this is because of one simple yet touching reason: Jesus Christ already fulfilled these teachings for us.
Christianity in U.K. sees 'seismic shift' as Pentecostal and charismatic churches thrive, replacing aging churches
Christianity in Britain is seeing a "seismic shift" as more aging churches are closing down and giving way to new and vibrant Pentecostal and charismatic churches that are drawing more and more people of various ages and races.
Memphis church security quickly stops man carrying guns during Easter Sunday service with 4,500 in attendance
Memphis church security thwarts gunman carrying weapons who says people are a 'threat to him'
Evangelism in an age of terror, homophobia and indifference... An interview with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby
How can we be effective evangelists when for many, faith and the church hold little attraction? Justin Welby has a few ideas...
Ancient churches 'nationalised' in Turkey
Some of the most important Armenian and other churches in the Middle East have been appropriated by the government of Turkey, according to reports emerging from the region.
One ministry leader's time management advice: sometimes it's better to be good than to be a perfectionist
Lifeway founder Thom S. Rainer understands that time management is one aspect that many busy people struggle with and if it pains ordinary folk to juggle their schedules just so they can find time to do the things they need to, the problem could be even more difficult for those in ministry.