Audrey Barrick, Christian Post

German Church's first female Protestant head resigns

Just months after becoming the first woman to lead the largest Protestant church body in Germany, Bishop Margot Kaessmann has resigned.

WCC head: Christians must carry the cross together

A Norwegian theologian was formally installed on Tuesday as the new head of the World Council of Churches.

Rainy season brings urgent need for shelter in Haiti

Less than a quarter of the 1.3 million Haitians who need shelter have it, and with the rainy season upon the quake-stricken country, aid groups are urgently asking for help.

Haitians keep churches alive amid tragedy

Amid countless piles of rubble and the stench of death permeating Haiti, Christians throughout the devastated country are still able to find something to sing about.

Saving lives outweights difficulties in Haiti, says Christian relief team

Operation Blessing International relays the joy of saving even one life in the midst of so much devastation in Haiti.

Church is drifting into paganism, says Packer

Influential theologian J I Packer wants evangelical churches to recover catechesis, or systematic instruction in the essentials of the Christian faith.

Marriage is the best way to do life, says Hybel

At a time when a lot of people are disillusioned about marriage, Bill Hybels wants Christians at least to know that the institution of marriage was designed by God.

Millions in Tanzania gain access to Scripture in heart language

Some two million people in Tanzania have access for the first time to the story of Christ's birth in their heart language.

Iraqi Christians face bomb threats in run-up to Christmas

Some churches in Iraq have cancelled Christmas services to protect themselves against the threats of bombings on churches.

Willow Creek seeks 'just' Christmas for people on the margins

Care for the stranger and visit the lonely this Christmas, says Bill Hybels.

Prosperity gospel teachings 'distort' Bible, says Lausanne group

The growing prevalence of the prosperity gospel around the world, and particularly in Africa, has prompted a group of theologians to release a statement of concern and a call for further reflection.

World Vision captures 'Spirit of Christmas' in global tour

In a village outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an orphaned teenage boy is taking care of his two younger siblings.

Embrace Christianity as total world and life view, ministry leaders say

The time is now for the church to return to the sufficiency of Scripture, said a ministry head.

US charities anticipate large crowds for Thanksgiving meals

Churches and charities throughout the country are preparing for what they expect to be their biggest service of free Thanksgiving meals.

Reformed Church in America Is imploding, says professor

The Reformed Church in America is a sinking ship, says one Reformed professor.

Benny Hinn confronts critics on miracles and money

In a rare interview, controversial preacher and faith healer Benny Hinn laid some of his cards on the table, saying he's been wanting to answer his critics for 20 years.