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US Episcopal Church elects next presiding bishop
Bishop Sean Rowe of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Diocese of Western New York has been named the next presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, succeeding Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, who concludes a nine-year term later this year.
Tony Evans' son says he'll be there for his father after admission of past sin
The son of Pastor Tony Evans says it is "an honour" to be there for his father in his hour of need after his recent decision to step away from ministry because of a past sin.
Trump tells Christians their 'religion will be in tatters' if Biden wins: 'We answer to God in Heaven'
Former President Donald Trump told a national gathering of Christian conservative activists Saturday not to let the secular left "silence" and "shame" them in a bid to keep them from voting, saying Christianity would be in "tatters" if President Joe Biden is reelected.
Robert Morris resigns, Gateway elders say they didn't have all the facts
The Board of Elders of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, announced Tuesday that the megachurch's founder, Robert Morris, has resigned, and they have retained a law firm to investigate a claim made by a woman who alleges Morris sexually abused her over multiple years in the 1980s beginning when she was 12.
Gateway founder Robert Morris confesses to past 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
Robert Morris, founding pastor of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, which attracts an estimated 100,000 worshipers weekly, has confessed to "inappropriate sexual behaviour with a young lady" more than 35 years ago while he was a young pastor after a woman accused him of sexually abusing her over multiple years beginning when she was 12.
Faith is the answer to America's problems, says Pence
Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed Southern Baptists at a luncheon event focused on public service where he criticized President Joe Biden, questioned the future of the Republican Party and upheld faith as the answer for the country's problems.
Tony Evans steps away from ministry over past sin
Tony Evans has announced he is stepping away from ministry for a time of "spiritual healing and restoration" after saying he had previously fallen short of the standards expected of a pastor.
Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair
The affair that brought down Carl Lentz was "not an isolated incident", the former Hillsong NYC pastor has admitted.
Mandisa's cause of death revealed
Christian singer Mandisa died of complications arising from class III obesity, the official autopsy into her death has revealed.
Carl Lentz says he doesn't identify with 'disgraced pastor' label
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have opened up about the terrible mental toll his cheating took on their family and the long and difficult healing process they have been on for nearly four years.
Christian reactions to Trump's guilty verdict
Leaders in the Evangelical community, which has constituted an important part of the former president's base throughout his political career, weighed in on Thursday's verdict.
IHOPKC's Forerunner Church closes with final service amid Mike Bickle scandal
International House of Prayer Kansas City continues to unravel amid founder Mike Bickle's sex scandal as its Forerunner Church held a final service in the fellowship of about 1,000 worshippers Sunday, leaving some in tears.
Former Anglican bishop deposed over 'inappropriate relationships with women'
A former bishop of the Anglican Church in North America has been removed from ministry after being found guilty in a church court of multiple charges, including "inappropriate relationships with women."
Benny Hinn shares two things he regrets most about his ministry
Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn said his two "biggest regrets" in his decades-long ministry include promoting prophesies he now admits "were not accurate or from the Lord" and pushing "prosperity theology".
Southern Baptists, losing members, find solace in baptisms and better attendance
While membership in the US' largest Protestant denomination is down, participation in worship and baptisms went up in 2023. But a new statistical report found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.
Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US: 'Frogs in the kettle'
The president of a nonprofit Christian persecution watchdog that monitors hostility to faith and freedom abroad warned that too few Christians in America and the West seem aware of how such trends are manifesting at home.