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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.

Top Vatican official may face extradition for child sex abuse allegations
A former papal diplomat allegedly paid young boys for sexual acts while working in the Dominican Republic.

Archbishop of York's seven-day fast and prayer vigil for peace
The Archbishop will be praying for peace on the hour every hour until Sunday 31 August.

Mark Driscoll to take 'minimum' 6-week break while leadership considers accusations against him
Days after former members of Mars Hill filed formal charges against Mark Driscoll, the pastor has announced a break from the pulpit.Â

As 21 former Mars Hill members file charges against Mark Driscoll, Tim Keller says brashness was 'obvious to many'
Charge sheet accuses the Mars Hill pastor of "persistent sinful behaviour towards others"

The one thing almost everyone who preaches gets wrong
They're different activities, writes Mark Woods â and we sell both of them short if we confuse them

Megachurch pastor Bill Hybels on healthy eating: Poor diet is a 'discipleship issue'
Megachurch pastor Bill Hybels on eating healthy: Poor diet is a 'discipleship issue'

How should we respond to British jihadism?
The news that there are "significant numbers" of Britons fighting for extremist Islamist groups abroad, one of whom is implicated in the murder of US journalist James Foley, has prompted calls for action against radical Islamism in the UK.

Mark Driscoll's Resurgence conference cancelled by Mars Hill
Flagship Christian conference has been cancelled due to "unforeseen changes" in the line-up of speakers