Maine Church Sues UMC, Claims Denomination is Wrongfully Trying to Take over Property
A small Maine congregation is suing a regional body of The United Methodist Church, claiming that the mainline denomination is trying to take over its property
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Church of Scotland Wants Religious Freedom Protected in Conversion Therapy Ban
The Church of Scotland has expressed openness to a national ban on sexual orientation change efforts therapy, referred to by critics as conversion therapy, provided that such a ban can t be misused ...
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Christians Aren’t the Only Ones Not Going to Services Anymore – RELEVANT
Sadly, it turns out that Christians aren't the only religious group experiencing low church attendance. The percentage of American adults who regularly
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Churches Failing to Address Fatherlessness ‘epidemic,’ Warns Expert: ‘The devil makes it more complicated than it is”
Sean Teis, head of Life Factors Fatherless Ministries, highlights the severe societal implications of growing up without a father, such as increased risks of incarceration, substance abuse, and poor ...
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Church Donates Thousands to Restore South Dakota Congregation’s Destroyed Building
An Episcopal church in Pennsylvania contributed more than 2,000 to a small congregation in South Dakota after their church was destroyed last fall in an act of suspected arson
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Despite Discontent About Job, Overall Health, Wellness of Pastors Better Than General Public: Study
While record levels of pastors have seriously considered quitting and expressed discontent with their jobs in recent years, in general, they are faring betting than the general public in health and ...
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Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church and pastor mark 50 years of God’s faithfulness | Baptist Press
Brooklyn, N.Y. (BP) -- When Mark Hui, pastor of Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church, Brooklyn, New York, felt God calling him 50 years ago to start a church for Chinese-speaking people, he thought it would be as easy as opening a restaurant—open the doors and people would come.
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Southeastern hosts summit to equip Asian churches worldwide | Baptist Press
WAKE FOREST, N.C. (BP) -- Earlier this spring, Southeastern hosted its first Asian Strategic Partnership Summit to discuss mission partnerships and opportunities for theological education among Asian communities in the U.S. and in East and Southeast Asian countries.
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Nathan Finn to be nominated for SBC recording secretary | Baptist Press
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BP) -- North Greenville University Professor Nathan Finn will be nominated for a third term as SBC recording secretary by Tony Wolfe, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, at the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on June 10-11.
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Suburban Chicago Church Sues Village, Mayor for Alleged Discrimination: ‘Deliberate illegal treatment’
A church in a small suburban Chicago village appeared in federal court Tuesday to request either a declaratory judgment or alternative injunctive relief against their mayor for alleged religious ...
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Gallup Poll: More Than Half of Americans Rarely Go to Church
The percentage of Americans who never attend services outnumbers those who go every week, according to a new report.
