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Former Vineyard Anaheim becomes the Dwelling Place
Former Vineyard Anaheim becomes the Dwelling Place

The church once led by John Wimber has a new name, a legal change required by its departure from the Vineyard.

Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property
Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property

The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that properties held by 14 churches that left The Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay clergy and acceptance of same-sex unions more than a decade ago shall be returned to the denomination and its affiliated diocese in the state.

Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight
Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight

A video posted by Pastor Jack Jensz Jr. of his ministry team worshiping aboard an airplane in mid-flight has amassed over 35 million views online — but the reason they were on the plane in the first place is the real star of the show.

Hillsong Boston co-pastors announce resignation
Hillsong Boston co-pastors announce resignation

The co-pastors of Hillsong Boston have announced they are stepping down.

John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split
John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split

The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.

Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches
Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches

Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.

Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'
Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'

Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.

Top Christian worship songs of 2021
Top Christian worship songs of 2021

After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.

'The only solution was prayer' - Denzel Washington responds to Will Smith's Chris Rock slap
'The only solution was prayer' - Denzel Washington responds to Will Smith's Chris Rock slap

Denzel Washington has opened up about the advice he gave to Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the middle of the Oscars.

Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll
Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll

An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.

Biden declares support for trans surgeries, puberty blockers for kids, adolescents
Biden declares support for trans surgeries, puberty blockers for kids, adolescents

The Biden administration backed what it described as "gender-affirming health care" for children.

Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard resigned after he was accused of rape, investigation reveals
Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard resigned after he was accused of rape, investigation reveals

Less than two weeks after Reed Bogard abruptly resigned as lead pastor of the now-defunct Hillsong Dallas in January 2021, an internal investigation commissioned by Hillsong Global said that the married father of three was accused of rape by a junior female staffer with whom he had a monthlong affair while serving at Hillsong NYC years earlier.

'Mother church' of Vineyard USA splits from denomination
'Mother church' of Vineyard USA splits from denomination

In a move that has "grieved" Vineyard USA, Vineyard Anaheim, the "mother church" of the movement, has announced that it is officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.

Americans are leaving church and most aren\'t coming back - report
Americans are leaving church and most aren't coming back - report

"Without robust religious experiences to draw on, Americans feel less connected to the traditions and beliefs of their parents' faith."

Hillsong's Atlanta pastor quits over scandals
Hillsong's Atlanta pastor quits over scandals

The pastor of Hillsong's Atlanta, Georgia, church has announced he is stepping down in the wake of successive scandals in the Australia-based denomination.

Study: More congregations in the US are reopening but attendance remains flat
Study: More congregations in the US are reopening but attendance remains flat

In churches across the US, there has been little or no rise in the number of people attending in-person religious services over the past six months.