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Churches' ministry to those hurt by the pandemic shows 'monumental' growth, study says
The percentage of churches reporting deaths within their membership increased from 17% in the summer to 28% in November, a new report states.
How Covid-19 has made the lives of aspiring clergy more daunting
The increasing stressors of being a pastor in a pandemic are affecting how many seminarians are thinking about their mental health and their careers.
America is becoming increasingly secular
Year after year, fewer Americans are identifying as Christian, the latest research from Pew shows.
Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him
Former US President Donald Trump agrees that the US is in need of a saviour, but that saviour is someone "much higher up" than him.
Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat
As the economy bounces back, the government will keep playing a vital role in meeting the needs of Americans. So will thousands of local congregations whose efforts and impact often go unacknowledged.
Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why
A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.
Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings
A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.
Last of 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti are freed
The last 12 missionaries being held hostage in Haiti have now been freed.
Tim Keller making 'remarkable' progress in cancer battle
Tim Keller's health has shown "remarkable" improvement as he continues to fight stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Samaritan's Purse responds to deadly tornadoes
The evangelical humanitarian charity Samaritan's Purse has sent teams with equipment and supplies to respond to the devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that tore through six states in the South and Midwest Friday night through Saturday morning, killing dozens.
Josh Duggar convicted in child porn case
Josh Duggar has been convicted of downloading and possessing child pornography.
US Supreme Court reconsiders Roe v Wade abortion law
Mississippi is asking the justices to reverse a lower court ruling striking down the state's 15-week abortion ban in a case that could significantly chip away at Roe v Wade.
Marcus Lamb, anti-Covid vaccine Christian broadcaster, dies at 64
Marcus Lamb, a prominent Christian broadcaster known for his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines, has died after contracting the virus. He was 64.
School district reinstates books to library despite 'pornography' concerns
The largest school district in the US has said it is reinstating two books to its high school libraries after a review into concerns raised by a mother that they contain "pornography" with graphic descriptions of sex acts between men and boys.
Covid is making more pastors want to quit full-time ministry
A new study from Barna reveals that nearly four in 10 Protestant pastors are "seriously considering" leaving full-time ministry.
Abortion pills linked to increased risk of medical emergency
Women who undergo an abortion by taking pills to induce a miscarriage are at greater risk of having an emergency that requires immediate hospitalization than those who undergo a surgical abortion at a clinic, according to a recent study.