A United Methodist Church bishop, whose election was declared invalid in 2017 for being in a same-sex marriage but who remains in office, has denounced the denomination’s ban on “queer…
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Pastor Jack Graham says antisemitism evidence of ‘spiritual warfare’: ‘Satan hates what God loves’
Jack Graham, the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, has warned that the hatred of Israel seen across the United States is evidence of “spiritual warfare,” as “God…
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis calls poverty a ‘curse,’ says his wealth is because he’s ‘blessed’
Televangelist and prosperity gospel preacher Jesse Duplantis, who has an estimated net worth of around $20 million, has called poverty a “curse” and says his wealth — which includes a private…
This week in Christian history: Thomas Coke dies, first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin silenced
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the founding of the first Christian school in Montreal, Father Coughlin being ordered to stop his political activities, and the death…
Parachurch head leaves Church of England because it ‘no longer affirms biblical orthodoxy’
Rico Tice, a well-known Evangelical leader and former Church of England clergyman, has left the denomination in reaction to what he perceives as its growing departure from biblical values, especially…
Pastor who holds Guinness World Record for longest tenure dies
A pastor who set a Guinness World Record for his remarkable 72-year tenure at a church in Texas has died at age 94. The late Rev. Dr. Doris Nathaniel Benford…
UMC moves closer to allowing regions pick own stance on LGBT marriage, ordination
The United Methodist Church General Conference has advanced a measure meant to allow different regions of the global denomination to determine their own standards on LGBT issues. Read More The…
National Council of Churches launches ‘Freedom Summer’ initiative to mobilize voters in 2024
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA is launching a series of events known as “Freedom Summer,” hoping to mobilize voters and observe the 60th anniversary of…
Catholic AI chatbot used by over 180K people to ‘ensure fidelity to Church teaching’
An artificial intelligence chatbot program aimed at helping people learn more about the Roman Catholic Church teachings is being used by over 180,000 people across 165 countries. Read More The…
United Methodist Church votes to allow Eurasian churches to leave denomination
Delegates at the United Methodist Church General Conference voted this week to allow a regional body based in Eastern Europe to disaffiliate from the denomination over theological issues. Read More…