Here are three things that happened this week, Oct. 25-31, in Church history. They include the confirmation of a saint’s historical existence, the establishment of a charity aimed at combating…
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Black Holiness denominations engage in election for first time
The Church of God in Christ, a predominantly African American body of 6.5 million members, is holding its first-ever national ballot drive. Read More The Christian Post | RSS
David Platt on how Christians should approach election: ‘I don’t want to see the church further divided’
Pastor David Platt wants Christians to consider seven questions before they vote and longs to see a united church in a “toxic” political climate. Read More The Christian Post |…
Alfred Street Baptist Church donates more than $1M in surplus tithes to help others in need
One of America’s oldest and largest African-American churches, Alfred Street Baptist Church, in Alexandria, Virginia, announced Tuesday that it has donated more than $1 million in surplus tithes to help a variety…
John Piper: Pastors must be held to higher standard of sexual purity
When it comes to issues of sexual purity, pastors are not “just one of the guys” and should be held to a higher standard, influential pastor and author John Piper…
Capitol Hill Baptist Church holds first outdoor service in DC after winning lawsuit
Members of Capitol Hill Baptist Church gathered in Washington, D.C., to hold their first outdoor services in the nation’s capital since they successfully sued to do so. Read More The…
United Methodist evangelicals growing amid UMC decline
The United Methodist Church’s “traditionalists” – so named for their support for the accuracy and authority of the Bible, especially regarding LGBT marriage and clergy – are growing in number…
Lakewood Church returns to in-person worship after 7 months
Lakewood Church in Texas reopened its doors for its first in-person worship service on Sunday since the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions began in March. An emotional Pastor Joel Osteen spoke about reigning…
Michigan pastor leaves church over Trump support: Christians ‘abandoned’ role of holding president accountable
A pastor of a Christian Reformed Church congregation in Michigan has left the ministry due to his belief that the church is too supportive of President Donald Trump. Read More…
This week in Christian history: Crusading pope born, famous cathedral consecrated, influential theologian dies
Here are three things that happened this week, Oct. 18-24, in Church history. They include the birth of Pope Pius II, the consecration of a notable cathedral, and the death…