Notable theologian, author and Bible teacher John Piper argued this week that women should not hold spiritually authoritative positions in parachurch organizations, believing that this runs afoul of “God-ordained differences”…
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Kids at Texas church pack 9,000 meals for the needy for Vacation Bible School project
A group of elementary school-aged children, along with a few adult volunteers, helped package 9,000 meals for the needy, as part of a global effort to combat hunger. Read More…
Church members say they fired their pastor, but he refused to leave after judge overruled the decision
Members of the 118-year-old New Central Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, say they voted to fire their pastor after accusing him of behaving like a dictator and a laundry list…
UMC conference with lesbian bishop approves disaffiliation votes of 38 congregations
A Colorado-based conference of the United Methodist Church led by a bishop in a same-sex marriage has approved the disaffiliation votes of 38 congregations leaving the denomination amid schism over…
This week in Christian history: Crystal Cathedral holds last service, Council of Lyons begins
Memorable events in Christian history this week include the beginning of the First Council of Lyons, St. Bernard founding a monastery, and Crystal Cathedral holding the final service at its…
Messianic rabbi points Jews, Gentiles to Christ in the heart of the Bible Belt
Rabbi Ari Waldman, a North Texas native, is no stranger to sideways glances and puzzled expressions when he tells people he’s a Messianic rabbi. He spoke with The Christian Post…
Can a Christian talk show improve health disparities for the black community?
“Do you believe that the Black church has been able to really embrace and understand and minister to persons who have mental illness?” Conference Of National Black Churches President Jacqui…
Christian Reformed Church tells congregation to remove deacon in same-sex marriage
The Christian Reformed Church in North America has reaffirmed an earlier ruling demanding that a Michigan church rescind its appointment of a deacon who is in a same-sex marriage. Read…
Perryton families find help in new beginnings after deadly tornado
Octavia Uribe stands inside her Perryton, Texas, home, a newly-added vinyl inscription over her shoulder: “Family, where life begins and love never ends.” Read More The Christian Post | RSS
Ex-gay worship leader says Christ’s mercy gave him new life after backsliding into homosexuality
A worship leader who turned away from homosexuality to follow Jesus has shared an online testimony about how an encounter with Christ restored him to faith at a time when…