Ethics Expert Claims Malpractice in SBC Sex Abuse Probe
The former headquarters of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, Tenn., as seen on Dec. 7, 2011. Associated Press / Photo by Mark Humphrey, file The Gui...
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UMC Launches Project Focused on ‘LGBTQ+ United Methodist Heritage’ at Drew University
A commission of The United Methodist Church has launched a resource center at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, that will focus on the lives and views of LGBT-identified Methodists
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At Seoul Worship Service, US Pastor Warns against ‘moral decline,’ Calls for Revival through Prayer
Brian Chappell, a prominent American pastor and theologian, delivered a heartfelt message to a gathering of over 2 million Christians at a worship event in South Korea, highlighting the power of
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Training Institute for Student, Worship Pastors to Hold Open House Nov. 4 | Baptist Press
BIRMINGHAM (BP) — A year after the launch of a trade school for “second-chair” ministers, Scott Dawson is no less convinced about the need for it and its capability to fundamentally change training options for those looking to become better equipped in in ministry related to students, worship, production, and…
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Church Near Pennsylvania Capitol Becomes Peace Hub Hoping to Protect Democracy in Divisive Election
Fear of violence recently prompted Grace United Methodist Church’s pastor to join Choices and Voices for Peace, a coalition of faith leaders from across the state.
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Alpha launches revamped course to reach Gen Z: ‘when the world gets darker, Jesus shines brighter’
Alpha, a renowned introduction to Christianity course, has reached 32 million participants worldwide in 175-plus countries to date. An Alpha series specifically geared for youth originated in 2013 – but now a revised and revamped version is being launched this November to meet the needs of the emerging “Generation Z” in Canada, helping young people know God loves them, according to the ministry.
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UMC High Court Shuts Down ‘gracious exit’ Measure for Departing Churches
The United Methodist Church s highest court has ruled that congregations seeking to leave the denomination over theological differences cannot do so via a church closure provision
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Fastest-Growing Southern Baptist Congregation Seeks to Be ‘church of disciple-makers’ | Baptist Press
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (BP) — First Baptist Church was far from needing extensive revitalization when Wayne Bray arrived as pastor in 2015. But there had been a drip-drip of decline in the preceding years. The small-town church that had grown to 2,300 people in the mid-1990s was at fewer than 1,700.
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First Time Minnesota Missionary Killed in Angola Months after Family Raised Concern about Security
Beau Shroyer, a pastor and former police officer from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, who began working with his wife Jackie, and five children as missionaries in Lubango, Angola, for SIM-USA, was killed
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Historic Dallas Church to Rebuild after Summer Fire
Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress addresses attendees at First Baptist Church Dallas during a Celebrate Freedom Rally in Dallas on Sunday, June 28, 2020. The Associated Press/Photo by Tony...
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Minnesota missionary killed after moving family to Angola
Beau Shroyer was killed in Angola on Friday, said Lakes Area Vineyard Church lead pastor Troy Easton. Shroyer and his wife and five children attended the Detroit Lakes, Minn. church before moving to C...
