Approximately 90% of religious adherents who currently watch services online or on TV said they are at least “somewhat” satisfied with the experience but a majority of them plan to…
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Illinois church installs Plexiglas barriers between pews
A congregation in Illinois has taken steps to help curb the spread of COVID-19 and allow for a safer in-person worship experience by temporarily installing Plexiglas barriers for some of…
Bucking trend, Redeemer Presbyterian Church drops $30M for building in all-cash deal
Bucking an ongoing trend of cash-strapped churches selling their buildings to developers to survive, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, founded by Pastor Tim Keller in 1989, has spent nearly $30 million in…
Church unity a top concern for Protestant pastors as pandemic lags on, poll shows
The most pressing concern among American Protestant pastors is the disunity and conflict they see in their congregations as the coronavirus pandemic lags on, a new study conducted by LifeWay…
Pastor Levi Lusko on living out God-given purpose, managing anxiety in a year of ‘testing’
In a culture defined by anxiety, toxic habits, and information overload, Pastor Levi Lusko is urging Christians to quiet the noise and take ownership of their God-given purpose. Read More…
Defying appeals court order, John MacArthur says: ‘We’re in church because our Lord commands it’
Holding indoor services once again in defiance of California’s COVID-19 lockdown orders, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church on Sunday told his congregation, “We are holding church … because…
Mission-oriented millennials, Gen Z object to words ‘convert’ and ‘winning souls’ in outreach
Teens and young adult Christians do not like to use certain words, including “converts” and “winning souls,” while talking about the reasons behind sharing their faith with others, a study…
John MacArthur’s church can worship Sunday with singing, no attendance cap: judge
Pastor John MacArthur, whose Grace Community Church had been holding in-person services in violation of the state’s COVID-19 health orders, is celebrating a California court’s vindication of their right to hold…
So. Baptist agency seeks rehearing of termination case in light of Supreme Court ruling
The Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board is asking for a rehearing of an employment termination lawsuit by a federal appeals court and claims that a recent U.S. Supreme…
This week in Christian history: John Bunyan preaches last sermon, Dallas Seminary president dies, Boxer Rebellion
Here are three things that happened this week, Aug. 16-22, in Church history. They include the martyrdom of missionaries during the Boxer Rebellion, John Bunyan preaching his last sermon, and…