‘The hand of God is clearly at work’: Fla. Episcopal Church Welcomes 3,000th Member
A Florida-based congregation of The Episcopal Church is defying the denomination s overall trend of decline, having recently reached the milestone of 3,000 members
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Church of England says 10 clergy to be disciplined after abuse investigation
Nearly a dozen clergy will undergo disciplinary proceedings after an investigation detailed the failures of church leaders to expose sexual abuse within the church, according to a Tuesday statement fr...
Northwest Baptist Convention calls Lance Caddel as executive director | Baptist Press
GRESHAM, Ore. – Northwest Baptist Convention messengers convened Monday (Feb. 24) for a special called meeting to elect Lance Caddel, the NWBC’s director of evangelism and church health since 2022, as the convention’s next executive director-treasurer.
Lilly Endowment grant empowers Hispanic Baptist leaders, congregations | Baptist Press
In a significant move to bolster Hispanic pastoral leadership and congregational vitality, the Convención Bautista Hispana de Texas (Convención) has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The funding is designated for the "Adelante: Developing Capacity in Service of Hispanic Congregations and Leaders" initiative, a collaborative project…
Historic Black Churches Receive $8.5 Million in Preservation Grants
The grants will help the churches avoid demolition, pay for maintenance, and fix structural problems.
More than 50,000 Canadians began or restored relationship with Jesus in 2024, Alpha reports
More than 50,000 people began or renewed their relationship with Jesus Christ after attending an evangelistic Alpha Canada course in 2024, according to the Alpha Canada Impact Report 2024, released on Feb. 21. Significant engagement was seen among Chinese communities and the youth.
Elevation Church Fires Youth Pastor Tim Somers amid Abuse Investigation at Texas Megachurch
Tim Somers, a youth pastor with Steven Furtick s Elevation Church in North Carolina, was fired from his role after he was accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with former students at Oaks
New Zealand police investigate string of church burnings
Authorities in the city of Masterton on Sunday were still searching for anyone involved in a series of arson attacks early Saturday morning. Officials said someone targeted at least six churches and t...
Pressley names 2025 Committee on Committees | Baptist Press
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BP) – SBC President Clint Pressley has announced his appointments to the 2025 Committee on Committees. Michael Wood, lead pastor of First Baptist Church West Monroe, Louisiana, has been selected to lead the committee.
ERLC Releases Guide for Addressing Gambling in the Church | Baptist Press
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has released a practical guide designed to help pastors and church leaders navigate difficult ministry scenarios regarding the growing problem of gambling.
