A historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Pennsylvania has been appointed its first woman pastor since the congregation was founded in the late 18th century. Read More The Christian Post…
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Episcopal Church loses nearly 40K members, but sees worship attendance grow
The Episcopal Church saw a decline in membership of about 40,000 people last year, but also saw an increase in average Sunday worship attendance, according to recently released statistics. Read…
Chaplain blacklisted by CofE for teaching Christian views on gender identity takes archbishop to court
The Rev. Bernard Randall, an ordained Church of England chaplain, has taken legal action against Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby for blocking a disciplinary case against the Bishop of Derby…
This week in Christian history: Georgian king martyred, Baptist denomination founded
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the martyrdom of a Georgian king, a social reformer claims to have a vision, and the founding of a Baptist denomination.…
Bethel Church enters Hillsong territory with new church plant in Sydney
Bill Johnson’s Bethel Church in Redding, California, announced Sunday that it has planted a new church in Sydney, Australia, where Hillsong Church is headquartered. Read More The Christian Post |…
NYC church sues Disciples of Christ over $7.3 million loan dispute
A congregation based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against an entity of the Indiana-based Disciples of Christ, accusing it of refusing to provide $7.3 million in loan…
Christians urged to look through ‘lens of Scripture’ to combat antisemitism, defend Jews
After a recent shooting of a Jewish man on his way to synagogue in Chicago and a surge in antisemitic incidents, a ministry focused on sharing the Gospel with Jewish…
Breakaway Illinois church agrees to pay over $1.4 million to leave UMC
An Illinois-based congregation has agreed to pay more than $1.4 million in order to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church following litigation over who owned its property. Read More The…
Johnny Hunt, SBC lawsuit parties to meet next year to discuss trial
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt and the SBC are scheduled to meet next year as part of his lawsuit against the denomination over allegations of defamation and invasion…
Gateway Church edits advice to abuse victims: ‘Go to the police first,’ not church
A day after urging sex abuse victims of current or former leaders of the embattled Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, to report their abuse to elders, longtime elder at the…