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Is the Demise of DOMA Good for Churches?; I Say 'Yes'
I woke up this morning to the breaking news: the US Supreme Court had ruled that DOMA is unconstitutional. Many worry that the next attack will be to force churches to marry gay persons, revoking their non-profit status if they refuse. This Christian would fight to make sure that never happened. So is this a bad thing or good thing for US Churches? I believe this is a good thing.
Interview: Larry Osborne on Making Churches Sticky
At a time when many people are leaving the Church and Christians are found to be ill-equipped against challenges to their faith, more pastors are standing up to the call for discipleship.
Cultural Architect: Why Churches are Declining in America
A cutting-edge church leader known for his innovative ideas on reaching a post-modern generation for Christ contends the reason why churches are declining in America is because they are self-centered.
Algerian Govt. Shut Down of Churches Shrouded in Uncertainty, but Christians Fear Persecution
The government of Algeria has recently denied suggestions that its continued shut down of various churches in recent weeks and months is due to its persecution of Christians, though believers have claimed that the trend shows otherwise.
Southern Baptists to Plant Hundreds of Churches in New York City (VIDEO)
Southern Baptists are planning to plant between 50 and 100 churches in the New York City area over the next five years as part of a larger movement to accommodate the ethnically diverse city and its ever-shifting population.
Episcopal diocese raising funds to renovate 2 predominantly black churches
An Episcopal Church diocese is helping to raise funds for two predominantly African-American mission churches in Kentucky so they can renovate their properties.
Pope to celebrate Ash Wednesday at Vatican, skipping traditional 'station churches' walk
Pope Francis will be celebrating Ash Wednesday at a service in Vatican City, rather than doing a traditional walk to various churches, due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Breakaway Anglican Flock Adds Over 100 Churches
More than 100 new churches have been added to a breakaway Anglican group less than a year since its formation.
Kansas Churches File Lawsuit Over 'Driveway Fee'
Two Kansas churches sued the city for imposing a tax-like fee that levies charges on the number of trips attendees make to their places of worship.
Black churches suffered more but adapted better during pandemic: study
Compared to white and multiracial churches, majority-black congregations suffered more from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but appear to have adapted better to the challenges presented by the virus, a new study shows.
Churches in Over 100 Countries to Pray for Prisoners This Week
Churches in 124 countries will be participating in Prison Fellowship International's (PFI) annual Week of Prayer for Justice, which began April 1 and will end on Easter Sunday.
Evangelical Immigration Table Documentary, 'The Stranger,' Seeks Reform of Laws, Churches
A new documentary about immigration, "The Stranger," which will be shown in thousands of churches across the United States beginning Wednesday, seeks to both push lawmakers toward reforming immigration and to make churches a more welcoming place for immigrants.
San Diego strip clubs reopen, but churches ordered to remain closed
A California judge ordered San Diego to reopen strip clubs while the county carries on with its crackdown on churches and restrictions on in-person learning at schools.
Minnesota Council of Churches launches 'historic' reparations initiative
With 25 denominations representing some one million adherents, the Minnesota Council of Churches has embarked on a 10-year plan to tell the truth and educate about racism in Minnesota and offer reparations to black and indigenous communities harmed by it.
Grand jury charges Louisiana man accused of burning 3 black churches with hate crimes
A federal grand jury has filed hate crimes charges against a Louisiana man who allegedly burned three historical African-American churches in an arson spree.
8 Churches Close in Baghdad Amid Shrinking Iraqi Christian Population
Eight Christian churches in Iraq's capital city of Baghdad have closed their doors due to the fact that so many Christians have fled the region out of fear of being persecuted by radical Muslims.
10 More Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Guests
On November 1, 2014, I wrote a blog post about ten ways churches drive away first-time guests. Those top ten ways came from an informal Twitter poll. I was surprised by the number of responses we received for both the poll and the blog post.
Over 800 Churches to Begin 21 Days of Prayer, Fasting
More than 800 churches, including some of the nation's largest congregations, have signed up to participate in a 21-day prayer and fasting initiative that begins Monday.
So. Baptists to Plant Churches in D.C. Area With Goal of Reaching 6 Million People
The Southern Baptist Convention's North American Mission Board will focus part of its efforts on planting churches in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, with the aim of reaching nearly six million people.
