Audrey Barrick, Christian Post

Reformed bodies complete merger

The two largest reformed church bodies officially merged on Friday to become the World Communion of Reformed Churches, representing more than 80 million Christians.

Southern Baptists elect Bryant Wright as next President

Atlanta-area pastor Bryant Wright has been elected Tuesday to serve as the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country.

Now's the time to inspire kids to change the world, says pastor

This is no time for passive youth ministry, says one youth ministry expert.

John Piper on getting the Gospel right

Believers have to get the Gospel right if they are to be saved and bring others to salvation, says John Piper.

Gulf coast churches seek God to stop oil flow

With a third of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico now closed to fishing and leaked oil continuing to spread, local churches are banding together Sunday for a day of prayer.

US Christians pray in wake of oil spill disaster

Residents around the oil-contaminated Gulf of Mexico gathered Wednesday evening for a community crisis prayer service in the wake of what some say may be the worst leak in US history.

Will Graham brings 'reality' of Christ to Aussies

Third generation evangelist Will Graham has joined world-class entertainers and speakers in Australia to present the Gospel and "the reality of life".

US Christian testifies in Haitian court

A US Christian who was arrested for trying to take dozens of children out of Haiti stood trial Thursday.

A word to pastors: pain ain't going away

Church leaders deal with pain everyday. And, in the words of Southern California pastor Miles McPherson, "it ain't going away."

Haitian judge clears nine US Christians of all charges

The group's leader, Laura Silsby, faces an additional charge of irregular travel and will stand trial in Haiti.

US pastors seek to quash prosperity gospel in black churches

A group of black pastors is looking to spread biblical teaching and quash the prosperity gospel teachings that have been proliferating in their churches.

Haitians seek Christ amid devastation

A seminary student in Haiti faithfully holds Bible studies on the rubble of his home. Despite the grim surroundings, Uriel Blanchet says, "I would not want to be anywhere else."

Habitat for Humanity begins building homes for quake-hit Chileans

After distributing emergency tents to quake-affected families, Habitat for Humanity has begun to clear ground to build the first of 36 permanent homes in Chile.

The church needs to talk about demonic spirits, says megachurch pastor

In the 20-plus years he has known Christ, Brady Boyd has never been to a megachurch where demonic spirits was discussed.

TD Jakes restores hope of ex-offenders

Former inmates were applauded Sunday morning at TD Jakes' renowned Dallas megachurch as they graduated from a programme designed to help them succeed and keep them out of jail.

Study: Belief in 'caring' God helps relieve depression

New research shows that patients on anti-depressants are more likely to experience improvement if they believe in a "concerned God".