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Logos Bible Software amplifies black church voices through new collective
Logos, one of the best-known Scripture software packages, has attracted a notable contingent of African American theologians to inform its offerings.
Pastor accused of sexually assaulting ‘God daughters’ accepts plea deal
A Nevada pastor who was indicted a year ago on multiple charges of sexual assault and child abuse of a family member and two women he called his “God daughters” accepted a plea deal Monday to avoid a criminal conviction of the allegations in court.
'God Is Not a Racist' Responds Theologian to Black Professor's Claim About 'America's God'
"God is not a racist," says theologian and Christian philosopher Dr. William Lane Craig in response to an Ivy League professor's controversial blog post in which she argues that George Zimmerman's acquittal is reason to believe her god is different from white America's god.
Denzel Washington honors Pastor A.R. Bernard at Museum of the Bible 'Blessing of the Elders' ceremony
Pastor A.R. Bernard was honored by Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington at the Museum of the Bible's “Blessing of the Elders” ceremony that paid tribute to the faith-filled legacy of leaders in the black Church.
AME Church Where Gunman Dylann Roof Killed 9 to Start 'Race War' Hosts Major Race Relations Summit
Eight major African-American denominations met this past week at one of the oldest AME churches in the South, where this summer a white gunman killed the pastor and 8 worshipers in hopes of starting a "race war."
Obama Admin Connects with Faith Leaders on Health Care Reform
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Health and Human Services, and a panel of Muslim, protestant, and Jewish faith leaders touted Barack Obama\'s heath care bill in a Thursday teleconference to urge religious support for the 2010 reform bill.
Pastors pay tribute to Rev. Carmel Jones, Pentecostal Credit Union founder who helped black churches
Tributes have been paid to the Rev. Carmel Jones, a prominent figure of the Windrush Generation, after he died on Saturday following a period of ill health.
Ind. Church Receives Death Threats After Toddler's 'No Homos' in Heaven Song Hits Internet
An Indiana church that allowed a four-year-old boy to sing a short song containing the lyrics "ain't no homos gonna make it to heaven" is receiving death threats after a video of the performance went viral on the Internet.
J. Drew Sheard II Returns to Erica Campbell's Church Years After Saying He Felt Judged by 'Church People'
Years after he spoke out about the criticism he received from some people in the church community, J. Drew Sheard II — the musician and son of gospel music legend Karen Clark Sheard — is playing the drums in gospel star Erica Campbell's church.
Black Pastor: Gay Marriage Issue Will Increase in Importance in November Election
A black pastor who is part of a conservative group that announced the launching of a nationwide effort against President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage has stated that the issue is "only going to increase" in importance.
COGIC, churches hit hard by coronavirus say they won’t reopen as disease not yet contained
Despite a call from President Donald Trump that governors reopen houses of worship “right now,” churches whose predominantly black and Hispanic congregations have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic say they will remain closed because the virus has not yet been contained.
Noel Jones, Deitrick Haddon and the Christian Ministers Behind 'Preachers of LA'
"Preachers of LA," the new docu-series focusing on the ministry work and lives of six popular Southern California preachers, premieres Wednesday, Oct. 9 on the Oxygen network. Learn about Bishop Noel Jones, Deitrick Haddon, and the other Christian ministers involved in the provocative new show.
Churches to Enter AIDS 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback
Hundreds of church leaders will enter the "Race Against Time" at Saddleback Church's second HIV/AIDS conference in November and many are saying it's already long overdue for churches to join the fight.
NY Jets New RB's Christian Faith May Rival Tim Tebow's
Tim Tebow may be the Christian athlete on the New York Jets who makes the most headlines, but coach Rex Ryan has another faithful athlete on his team who has a story and a faith that may rival the 24-year-old superstar.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams likens self to Jesus at town hall event
Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams likened himself to Jesus Christ during a town hall in Brooklyn last week and suggested people are "hating on" him because he has appointed so many black people into positions of power.
Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons Fastest-Growing 'Churches' in U.S.
The two fastest-growing church bodies in the United States and Canada, according to a newly published report, are ones whose beliefs are known to conflict with traditional Christian teaching.
Conservative Black Pastors Endorse Obama's Health Care Plan
A group of pro-life black pastors are showing their support for President Obama\'s health care plan, though conservative public policy experts note that such a plan remains nowhere in sight.
Should Women Be Leaders in the Church? — The Question That 'Preachers of Detroit' Refuses to Sweep Under the Rug (Watch a Sneak Peek)
"Preachers of Detroit," the Midwest spinoff of the controversial and popular "Preachers of L.A." reality show, has put front and center in its early episodes the debate about what roles women are permitted to hold in the church.
