Church

North Carolina megachurch pastor suspended over 'inappropriate conduct' allegation is reinstated

Mars Hill announces closure of three churches

US megachurch Mars Hill has announced the closure of three of its campuses due to financial problems.

Gay clergy in the Church of England 'live in fear of bishops'

Many gay clergy are angry at what they feel to be "hypocrisy" within the CofE, according to lobbyists.

Victoria Osteen responds to critics: 'I did not mean to imply that we don't worship God'

The wife of Houston megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has defended remarks she made in a sermon about worshipping God and coming to church.

Seismic shift in Mars Hill leadership as three more pastors step down

US megachurch Mars Hill is facing further scrutiny as its leadership continues to unravel.

The young nuns: Justin Welby invites young people to live monastic life at Lambeth Palace

Young people in Britain are being invited to become a monk or a nun for a year. Their Abbot will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Joel Osteen's wife, Victoria, accused of idolatry

Scottish independence: opposing politicians in being nice to each other shocker

The moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has praised two leading politicians for the way they conducted themselves while discussing the country's future.

Mars Hill must be 'faithfully rebuilt' or close for good, says pastor Thomas Hurst

The pastor of Mars Hill Bellevue has called for a new, gracious culture within the church.

Churches vandalized by graffiti artists with verses from Quran

Police and church officials investigate why their churches are vandalized by graffiti artists.

Pope Francis to host big fat Italian wedding

Pope Francis will marry 20 couples at a ceremony in Rome later this month.

Ex-Mars Hill pastor James Noriega confesses his 'sins'

Former Mars Hill pastor James Noriega has posted a public confession online, in which he asks forgiveness from those he hurt during his ministry, and expresses a wish to "personally repent".

Man arrested after causing disturbance in Lakewood Church bookstore while reciting Matthew 21:12

Man pushes books and displays down in bookstore at Lakewood Church and is arrested.

Mars Hill pastors urge Driscoll to step down permanently

A group of Mars Hill pastors have written a letter to other elders of the Church, in which they criticise Mark Driscoll, the "abusive, coercive ministry culture" his leadership has created and call for him to step down from ministry.

Bible teacher fired from Christian radio ministry

Back to the Bible have fired Dr John Munro as their radio Bible teacher. Dr Munro was also placed on paid leave from his position as senior pastor of Calvary Church.

Church of Scotland: 'We are neutral on independence'

The Kirk has reconfirmed its neutral stance regarding Scottish independence.