Church
Pope Francis: persecution against Christians is now greater than the early church
Pope Francis says there are more Christian martyrs today than in the first century after the birth of the church
Former Muslim sues Oklahoma church for announcing his baptism
A former Muslim filed suit Monday against First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma for publishing an online notice announcing that he had been baptized.
Excommunication hearing set for Mormon women's advocate Kate Kelly for 'apostasy'
Mormon women's advocate Kate Kelly was notified on Sunday that she will face excommunication for apostasy.
The story of #SBC14 in ten tweets
A lot happened during the Southern Baptist Convention's two-day conference. Here's all you need to know in a few bite-sized tweets.
Priest killed in attack during Catholic church robbery in Phoenix
Two Arizona priests were attacked Wednesday evening in what appears to be a robbery. One priest died at the scene from a gunshot wound, and the other is in critical condition.
Megachurch pastor Ronnie Floyd elected as Southern Baptist Convention president
Rev. Ronnie Floyd of Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas was elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) on June 10.
Southern Baptists condemn transgender people
The annual Southern Baptist Convention voted yesterday to oppose the moral validation of transgender people, approving a proposal that affirms "God's original design to create two distinct and complementary sexes".
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.