While most pastors report increased church attendance, a recent study finds that the share of attendees who are new converts or previously unchurched has declined sharply over the last decade. …
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In ‘redemptive story,’ SLO City Church moves into former Arise Vineyard building
In what Lead Pastor Brent Bramer describes as a “redemptive story,” SLO City Church is expected to host its grand opening at the former Arise Vineyard Church campus at 1775…
$1.6M stolen from UMC regional body through cyberattack
More than $1.6 million in funds was reportedly stolen from a regional body of The United Methodist Church by criminals posing as bank representatives. Read More The Christian Post |…
Church leaders mourn pastor killed at Big Church Festival in England
Church leaders have offered their prayers and support following the death of Pastor Robert Guanco at the Big Church Festival. Read More The Christian Post | RSS
Episcopal Court of Review upholds ruling against priest found guilty of adultery
The Episcopal Church’s Court of Review has upheld a ruling against an Ohio priest who was convicted of engaging in adultery while the divorce from his first wife was being…
This week in Christian history: D. James Kennedy dies; Billy Graham’s NYC Crusade ends
Events from this week in Christian history include the death of D. James Kennedy, Billy Graham concluding a 16-week crusade in New York City and the Baptism of William Paley.…
UMC bishop defends lawsuit against HPUMC, claims tried to ‘avoid’ conflict
Officials with a regional body of the United Methodist Church are defending a decision to sue a Dallas megachurch. Read More The Christian Post | RSS
‘We exist to come alongside the church’: Lifeway installs Ryan Blackwell as new president
Megachurch Pastor Ryan Blackwell has been installed as the new president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Christian Resources, the media and resource entity of the Southern Baptist Convention. Read…
Megachurch Pastor Brian Tome returning to teaching after suspension over horse whip incident
Crossroads Church Pastor Brian Tome is slated to return to teaching this weekend, months after he was suspended for striking a man with a riding crop in what church leaders…
Bethel Church leader Bill Johnson remarries 4 years after wife Beni’s death
Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson has married Linda Francoeur, four years after the death of his first wife, Beni Johnson, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Read More The…