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Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire
As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.
1 in 6 churchgoers have had, paid for or encouraged an abortion, survey finds
"Christians might be surprised to learn that around 17% of female churchgoers have had an abortion, and 15% of male churchgoers have paid for or actively encouraged someone to get an abortion."
White Christians think too many people see racism when it's not there, new survey finds
A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.
Federal judge denies religious parents' request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons
The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.
1,000 decisions for Christ at Franklin Graham's London evangelism outreach
Hundreds made decisions for Christ as over 10,000 attended the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's "God Loves You" tour event in London on Saturday, where evangelist Franklin Graham preached a Gospel message.
Prosperity gospel gaining ground in the US
The prosperity gospel is growing in popularity among American Protestant churchgoers, according to new research.
South Carolina court upholds state's heartbeat abortion ban
The South Carolina Supreme Court has upheld the state's heartbeat abortion ban, which bans most abortions after a baby's heartbeat can be detected, which is normally around six weeks into a pregnancy.
Being cancelled 'saved my life', says Christian comedian John Crist
Christian comedian John Crist has opened up about being cancelled during a sexual misconduct scandal that nearly ended his career.
Ukrainian Orthodox churches purge vestiges of Russian influence
or centuries, Orthodox Ukrainians saw the traditional Julian calendar as one of the anchors of their church's identity. Now many are switching to the Gregorian calendar.
Willie McLaurin resigns as interim SBC Executive Committee president over false credentials
Willie McLaurin, the interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, has stepped down from the position after it was revealed that he had false credentials on his resume.
Pastor indicted alongside Trump in Georgia election meddling case
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod pastor is charged with attempting to influence witnesses and conspiring to solicit false statements and writings, all as part of an effort to influence an election worker.
ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch will face church trial
A 10-person board of inquiry found there was probable cause to present Ruch for trial for violating denominational bylaws.
NFL footballer who inspired The Blind Side movie sues family
A retired NFL player whose rags to riches story inspired faith-based movie The Blind Side is suing the Christian couple who took him in as a teenager.
Church that escaped damage in Hawaii wildfires helps others
"Many of our teams are operating on little to no sleep and are doing everything we can to shine the light of Jesus to this hurting community."
Are white evangelical pastors at odds with their congregants? A new study says no
A new study shows white evangelical clergy are as conservative, if not more so, as the people in their churches.
Faith-based global security ministry helped free kidnapped American nurse, daughter in Haiti
Concilium Inc., a faith-based global security company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, worked with the U.S. State Department and other American law enforcement officials to secure the release of New Hampshire nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter.