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Florida church breaks with Hillsong after scandals
A Florida megachurch has ended its affiliation with Hillsong Church in the wake of multiple scandals, including most recently the resignation of the denomination's founding pastor, Brian Houston.
More pastors say they have considered quitting, cite stress, loneliness and politics: study
Driven to despair by stress, loneliness, political divisions and other worries like their church being in decline, more pastors now say they considered quitting their jobs compared to a year ago, new data released by the Barna Group show.
Leaked document says US Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade
The United States Supreme Court is poised to overturn the controversial 1973 decision Roe v. Wade, according to a draft opinion leaked to the public by Politico.
Boston City Hall was wrong to prevent Christian group flying flag, court rules
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that city officials in Boston, Massachusetts, were wrong to prohibit a group from flying a Christian flag at city hall.
Former Vineyard Anaheim becomes the Dwelling Place
The church once led by John Wimber has a new name, a legal change required by its departure from the Vineyard.
Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that properties held by 14 churches that left The Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay clergy and acceptance of same-sex unions more than a decade ago shall be returned to the denomination and its affiliated diocese in the state.
Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight
A video posted by Pastor Jack Jensz Jr. of his ministry team worshiping aboard an airplane in mid-flight has amassed over 35 million views online â but the reason they were on the plane in the first place is the real star of the show.
Hillsong Boston co-pastors announce resignation
The co-pastors of Hillsong Boston have announced they are stepping down.
John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split
The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.
Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches
Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.
Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'
Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.
Top Christian worship songs of 2021
After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.
'The only solution was prayer' - Denzel Washington responds to Will Smith's Chris Rock slap
Denzel Washington has opened up about the advice he gave to Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the middle of the Oscars.
Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll
An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.
Biden declares support for trans surgeries, puberty blockers for kids, adolescents
The Biden administration backed what it described as "gender-affirming health care" for children.
Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard resigned after he was accused of rape, investigation reveals
Less than two weeks after Reed Bogard abruptly resigned as lead pastor of the now-defunct Hillsong Dallas in January 2021, an internal investigation commissioned by Hillsong Global said that the married father of three was accused of rape by a junior female staffer with whom he had a monthlong affair while serving at Hillsong NYC years earlier.