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Minn. Church Takes First Step to Exit ELCA
A Crosby, Minn., congregation voted Sunday to cut ties with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Rick Warren Tells Passive, Fake Christians to Find Another Church
During his weekend sermon, Warren laid out a plan for Saddleback's next "Decade of Destiny" in which he's anticipating exponential growth. And the plan has no room for fake Christians, he indicated.
Getting Porn Users Plugged into Church
Two churches – one with a technological edge and another you may call a porn outreach expert – have partnered to help online users searching for porn find a community of support instead.
Pastors Challenged to Be Under-Rowers, Never Retire
Pastors are not called to be the captain of the ship, said Pastor Charles Swindoll. Rather, their job is to hold an oar and row.
Falwell: Measurements of Success in Ministry Are Messed Up
Half of pastors would leave the ministry tomorrow if they could. Seventy percent are fighting depression and 90 percent can't cope with the challenge of ministry.
Conservative Anglicans Lament Ordination of 2nd Gay Bishop
The ordination of two women bishops, one of whom is a partnered lesbian, was a moment of celebration for some 3,000 Episcopalians gathered in Long Beach, Calif., on Saturday. But for others, it was a moment of alienation and sorrow.
Ill. Church Dismissed from PC(USA)
An Aurora, Ill., congregation was dismissed this week from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Episcopal Church Set to Ordain Lesbian Bishop
Episcopalians are prepared to greet a historic yet controversial occasion – the ordination of the first openly lesbian bishop on Saturday.
Total U.S. Churches No Longer in Decline, Researchers Say
We often hear about churches closing their doors in the U.S. But some may be surprised to hear that the total number of churches is not in decline anymore.
Rick Warren Puts Spotlight on Orphan Crisis, Biblical Mandate
"Imagine a country half the size of the United States; that's how many orphans there are in the world. We're not talking about a small problem here."