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John Crist says he's been the 'biggest hypocrite' in return to social media eight months after sex scandal
John Crist, who was forced to pause his Christian comedy ministry when sexual misconduct allegations surfaced last year, has returned to social media for the first time in eight months with a video thanking people for their support.

A third of practising Christians haven't watched online services during pandemic
The figure was higher among younger Christians.

Evangelist Morris Cerullo dies aged 88
Evangelist Morris Cerullo passed away in California on Saturday, a day after his family said he was being treated for pneumonia. He was 88.

Televangelist Jim Bakker says he's struggling with memory loss after stroke
Controversial televangelist Jim Bakker thinks he may be off the air for months after he suffered a stroke in May.

US Supreme Court upholds religious exemptions from birth control coverage
The US Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule broadening religious exemptions to the Department of Health and Human Services contraceptive coverage mandate.

Tony Campolo's family asks for prayer after popular speaker suffers stroke
The stroke has left the speaker and author paralyzed down the left side of his face and body.

Most evangelicals support women in preaching and teaching roles - survey
A survey of evangelicals has found broad support for women in church leadership roles, including preaching from the pulpit on Sundays.

Pastor Darrin Patrick's death officially ruled a suicide
The death of a pastor from a gunshot wound in May has officially been ruled a suicide.

Support for Trump slips among white evangelicals
A new study by the Pew Research Center found a 6 percentage point drop in approval from white evangelical Protestants between April and June, but most still said they would vote for him.

Jen Hatmaker reveals her daughter is gay
Christian writer Jen Hatmaker has spoken for the first time about her daughter Sydney being gay in a special podcast for Pride month.

GOD TV pulled in Israel over evangelism claims
GOD TV has been told to stop airing on an Israeli cable network over claims that it is trying to evangelise Jews.

Support for homosexuality increases as interest in religion wanes
People who say religion is not important to them are more likely to support homosexuality, new research by Pew has found.

Chick-fil-A CEO calls on white Christians to repent & stand up for black Americans
Chick-fil-A CEO, Dan Cathy, has called on white Christians to repent and fight for black Americans following a number of high profile black deaths at the hands of white police officers.

VeggieTales creator condemns racial inequality in America in viral video
Phil Vischer, creator of the Christian kids animation, argued that the disparity today was the direct result of decades of unjust laws and regulations, like segregation, as well as the militarization of the police and inequality in the prison system.

Louie Giglio apologises again over 'white blessing' comments as Lecrae tells fans he 'wasn't OK' with it
The Passion Conference founder said he was "deeply sorry" for his "horrible choice of words".

Most pastors supportive of anti-racism protests - survey
The vast majority of American pastors support peaceful anti-racism protests, new research by the Barna Group has found.