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Most pastors think hybrid church is here to stay, study finds
As many churches have now reopened their doors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic only a minority of them view in-person worship services as the church model of the future.
How Jimmy Carter integrated his evangelical Christian faith into his political work, despite mockery and misunderstanding
Carter was a man of faith committed to a vision of the nation that aligned with his views of Jesus' teachings.
How did Saddleback get kicked out of the SBC? It's complicated
Five congregations ousted this week were the first to be expelled from the SBC on a national level for having women pastors since the ban on women pastors was instituted in 2000.
Southern Baptists oust Rick Warren's Saddleback Church for naming a female pastor
Stacie Wood, wife of Andy Wood, who replaced Warren as lead pastor last summer, has the title of 'teaching pastor.'
Only a quarter of Gen Z attends church at least once a month, survey finds
Only 28% of Generation Z Americans say they're committed to attending religious services at least once a month, as 14% identify as atheist or agnostic, according to a recent poll that suggests the younger generation is also much more likely to identify as LGBT.
New Tim Keller Center for Apologetics hopes to help churches reach a changing country
Named for the popular author and retired pastor, the new center hopes to help churches deal with a 'post-Christendom' America.
Biden tells dueling prayer breakfasts that 'diversity is one of our greatest strengths'
Speaking to a refashioned National Prayer Breakfast gathered at the Capitol with a new board and in a new location, President Joe Biden encouraged leaders of Congress to find ways to unify despite their political and religious differences.
Tyre Nichols police beating video prompts faith leaders to react with grief, goals
They expressed grief and prayers for Nichols' family, as well as called for national and state legislation. Some questioned whether the video of the police beating of Nichols should be watched.
Christian baker loses transgenderism cake appeal
A Christian baker has lost his appeal against an earlier court ruling that said he was wrong to refuse an order for a cake celebrating transgenderism.
Only a minority of parents emphasize passing on their faith to children: study
While mental health concerns top the list of worries for parents today, and studies suggest religion is good for mental health, passing on their religious beliefs to their children is not highly prioritized by US adults with children younger than 18, new data from the Pew Research Center show.
Worship artist fired over alleged extramarital affair
A Colorado megachurch has fired former Vertical Worship band member and songwriter Andi Rozier for an alleged extramarital relationship.
Decline in church attendance drove deaths of despair among middle-aged white population: study
"We show that the initial rise in deaths of despair in the US was preceded by a large decline in organized religious participation."
Young evangelicals listen to their pastors. Do pastors listen to them?
The nice thing is they still want to talk and want to know what I think,' said one pastor. 'The question is what I can do with these conversations.'
Pandemic accelerated fall in church attendance, especially among the young
While religious identity among Americans remained largely stable throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it accelerated existing trends in declining church attendance, particularly among the young, a new report from the Survey Center on American Life shows.
Biden likens MLK to Moses and Joseph in speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church
President Joe Biden compared the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to Moses and Joseph in the Bible as he spoke at a worship service celebrating the life of the famous civil rights leader at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the historic Georgia church where King once served as lead pastor.
Kevin Hart says God allowed him to survive after near-fatal crash
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart said God allowed him to live after his near-fatal car crash and revealed that he has realized his allure to fame.