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Pastor and doting father of five killed as plane crashes shortly after take-off
Pastor Trevor Morris, 40, who led Union Hill Baptist Church in Brownsboro, Texas, died tragically Thursday morning when a plane in which he was traveling crashed near Tyler Pounds Regional airport shortly after takeoff.
Here's the BAD news about churches that are actually growing
There are many churches in America that are actually growing but there's a problem. When you start delving into the statistics, the growth is not exactly what it seems.
As churches shut down summer activities, Berlin 'dismayed and furious' over murder of German women in Egypt
German officials said on Saturday they had been left 'dismayed and furious' by the stabbing of two German women at an Egyptian beach resort, calling it a deliberate attack on foreign tourists.
How a Christian charity is reaching out to thousands in desperate need in Mosul
The military campaign may be over but thousands still need help. Tearfund is asking for prayers and other support
Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor
A prominent Christian human rights activist in China has been released from jail after serving his four-year sentence for 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'. His release comes as fears grow for the life of Christian pastor Zhang Shaojie who remains in prison.
New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him
A doctor from the United States is to fly to the UK this weekend to assess the critically-ill baby Charlie Gard on Monday. Dr Michio Hirano was named in the High Court in London for the first time this morning.
Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat
Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.
Pope Francis allies lash out at Trump-supporting religious conservatives, condemn 'ecumenism of hate'
Close allies of Pope Francis have attacked the role of religion in American politics, taking aim at both ultra-conservative Catholics and evangelical Protestants.
Hero or heretic? 6 lessons from the Christian outrage circus over Eugene Peterson
Was Peterson misunderstood, confused himself â or was he pressured to recant?
'No Whining': The warning sign on the Pope's door
The sign is adorned with the international symbol for 'no' â a backslash in a circle.
When Christians fall out: 9 Bible verses about unity
The Bible is clear about the importance of truth, but it's clear about the importance of unity and peace, too.
Classical star Katherine Jenkins 'hugely excited' to join BBC's Songs of Praise
The world-renowned classical singer Katherine Jenkins is to join the BBC's flagship Christian worship programme Songs of Praise, as a main presenter.
WATCH: Dash-cam footage released of US Episcopal priest's arrest on road rage gun charge
A US Episcopal priest was arrested last week after allegedly threatening someone with a gun from his car. Police dash-cam footage now shows his capture and arrest.
Which part is which in the 'body' of Christ?
Do you ever wonder what Paul was getting at with that whole 'body of Christ' metaphor for the Church?
Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'
Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.
Evangelical pastor John Piper says he has never desired another woman in his nearly 50 years of marriage
Although he did admit he was not immune to temptation and wasn't designed for beach evangelism, saying his eyes are 'magnetized toward excessive female skin.'