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The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting begins today
The 2014 Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) Annual Meeting begins today in Baltimore, Maryland. This year's theme is "Show Us Your Glory."
United Methodist pastors urge the church to remain unified in face of same-sex marriage debate
Several hundred Methodist pastors signed a petition Friday asking the United Methodist Church not to split over the same-sex marriage debate.
'There is no third way' â Albert Mohler says churches can't hold a middle ground on homosexuality
President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary rejects idea that there can be a "third way" between acceptance and rejection of homosexuality.
New research suggests religious people are more generous
New research suggests religious people are more generous
Transgender priest Rachel Mann made minor canon at Manchester Cathedral: 'God did not reject me,' she says
A person's view on sexuality, a 'test' used by many in evangelical circles to determine whether a Christian is 'sound' or 'saved', could soon be a thing of the past, according to the lesbian cleric recently made a minor canon of Manchester Cathedral.
Methodists lose nearly 100,000 members in ten years. What can be done?
Membership of the Methodist Church has dropped by a third in ten years. Can anything be done to reverse this?
How reverse missionaries built the UK's fastest-growing church
Against a backdrop of church closure and decline in the UK, the Redeemed Christian Church of God is bucking the trend. What lies behind their success?
Church secretary accused of spending $20,000 in church funds
A Florida church secretary was arrested Monday on charges that she spent over $20,000 of the church's money on personal purchases.
Justin Welby on evangelism: 'Prayer has to be our first priority'
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has written exclusively for Christian Today to launch a website designed to resource and equip Christians in evangelism.
Leaving for love: Portuguese priests quit ministry in favour of marriage
More than 400 practicing priests in Portugal have recently left their vocation in the Church, many because they want to get married.
What we talk about when we talk about evangelism
For some it's a passion, for others it's an embarrassment. But evangelism is essential, writes Archbishop Justin Welby, so we must call on the Holy Spirit to help us do it well
Church of England bans clergy from joining BNP
The Church of England has warned clergy they may be subject to disciplinary measures if they support or join the British National Party.
Pope Francis blasts cardinal's extravagant penthouse
Pope Francis is reportedly "furious" at the extravagant, four-storey penthouse that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is set to retire in at the Vatican.
Mass migration helping stem church decline in Britain
Mass migration and new forms of church have been significant in stemming church decline in Britain
Joel Osteen denies being a 'prosperity' preacher
Megapastor Joel Osteen has denied accusations that he believes in the prosperity gospel; a doctrine that teaches God offers financial blessing in return for large tithing and sure faith.
Why Christianity was never meant to be simple
Often we want our Christianity packaged up with definite answers and simple solutions. Krish Kandiah explains why the reality of faith is very different