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Most Evangelical churches don't let women serve as senior pastors but allow them to lead Bible study: poll
A new poll suggests that most Evangelical pastors serve in churches that don't allow women to serve as senior pastors but are open to letting females serve in other leadership roles.
Joe Rogan and Babylon Bee CEO debate abortion
Seth Dillon, CEO of the satirical website The Babylon Bee, was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast Tuesday, with the two debating if there are circumstances when an abortion can be justified.
Pastor apologizes after cursing 'broke' congregation for not buying him luxury watch
A Missouri pastor has apologized after a video clip in which he threw a spiritualized tantrum from the pulpit and called his congregation "broke, busted and disgusted" and "cheap sons and daughters" for not "honoring" him with a watch from the luxury brand Movado went viral.
US denomination mulls ending same-sex conscience protections
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has approved a proposal to possibly revise a social statement that respects the conscience of members who oppose same-sex marriage.
Rick Warren's successor apologises for Mark Driscoll interview
The pastor appointed to succeed Saddleback founder Rick Warren has apologised for interviewing Mark Driscoll.
Department of Justice investigating Southern Baptist Convention
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention, according to leaders of the nation's largest Protestant denomination.
More younger adults are committed to Christ but don't attend church - study
A strong majority of Generation Z and Millennials who say they have made a personal commitment to Christ do not attend church in person or online at least once a month, according to a new study.
Pro-life amendment defeated in Kansas
Kansas voters have rejected a pro-life amendment to the state constitution, a blow to the anti-abortion cause following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
Controversial Tavistock gender clinic for children to close following review
The NHS is closing the gender identity clinic at the Tavistock and Portman Trust, the London-based facility whose practices have faced considerable scrutiny in recent years.
Olympic gold medallist Sydney McLaughlin gives the glory to God after breaking her own world record
US Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin credited God as she made history again this month by breaking her world record in the 400-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Religious liberty has a long and messy history â and there is a reason Americans feel strongly about it
Religious liberty is one of the earliest civic values associated with the United States, yet defining and defending it has proved a centuries-long process.
Beni Johnson of Bethel Church dies aged 67
Beni Johnson, the wife of Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, days after being put in at-home hospice care. She was 67.
Vatican bishop warns Catholic missionaries in Hong Kong of China's looming crackdown
The Vatican's unofficial representative in Hong Kong had warned Catholic missions in the city that tough days are ahead for them as China is increasingly restricting religious freedom.
Saddleback elders say no 'pattern of abuse' found in investigation of new pastor
Saddleback's elders mentioned there had been conflict at the church previously run by their new pastor but said 'disappointment and hurt are not the same as abuse.'
Hundreds of babies born through embryo adoption scheme
A Christian adoption agency's embryo adoption programme has led to the birth of hundreds of babies as the practice of embryo adoption and donation remains a contentious issue, even among Christians.
Survey: Post-Roe, white evangelicals remain outliers on abortion laws
With Roe v. Wade overturned, white evangelicals support restricting abortion, including through so-called heartbeat laws that ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy, according to a new survey.