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American Bible Society to close down $60 million museum
American Bible Society to close down $60 million museum

The American Bible Society will be closing down its Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, around three years after the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based museum, which cost around $60 million, had opened.

Faith in the spotlight: Inside Tennessee's trailblazing Christian nightclub
Faith in the spotlight: Inside Tennessee's trailblazing Christian nightclub

In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, a new kind of nightclub is making waves.

Liberty University agrees to pay record $14m fine
Liberty University agrees to pay record $14m fine

Officials at Liberty University told The Christian Post they have made efforts to ensure proper compliance with Title IX regulations following the school's unprecedented settlement with the federal government.

8 prominent Charismatic elders declare Mike Bickle 'unfit' for ministry
8 prominent Charismatic elders declare Mike Bickle 'unfit' for ministry

Eight prominent Charismatic elders, including theologian and media personality Michael Brown, have declared embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle "unfit" for ministry, warning that the 24/7 prayer ministry has some "dangerous cult-like tendencies" that need to be addressed.

Bethel's Kris Vallotton apologises for Mike Bickle comments
Bethel's Kris Vallotton apologises for Mike Bickle comments

Kris Vallotton, senior associate leader of Bethel Church in California, has apologised to victims of abuse and sexual misconduct in the Church after offering support in a sermon Sunday to International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle, who faces sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women.

Joel Osteen weeps for 7-year-old shot at Lakewood Church
Joel Osteen weeps for 7-year-old shot at Lakewood Church

Samuel Moreno-Carranza, 7, was shot in his head at the megachurch last Sunday when his mother instigated an armed attack on the church and engaged two off-duty police officers in gunfire.

More children rejecting biblical worldview

A prominent Christian researcher is warning that "we are on the precipice of Christian invisibility in this nation," as new research shows that preteens are rejecting beliefs associated with a biblical worldview.

Christians divided over ad campaign
Christians divided over ad campaign

The ad, titled "Foot Washing," featured still photographs of people washing another person's feet in various situations.

Lakewood church shooting suspect had criminal history
Lakewood church shooting suspect had criminal history

New details have emerged in the shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church on Sunday afternoon.

Church, marriage and income linked to levels of happiness
Church, marriage and income linked to levels of happiness

A recent Gallup poll indicates that less than half of Americans are "very satisfied" with their personal lives — a near-record low — though the most satisfied are those who are religious, married and upper-income.

Woman shot dead after opening fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
Woman shot dead after opening fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church

The woman, believed to be in her thirties, was accompanied by a child when she entered the church shortly before a Spanish-language service in the afternoon.

Christian radio network drops Alistair Begg after advice on attending same-sex weddings
Christian radio network drops Alistair Begg after advice on attending same-sex weddings

A conservative Christian radio ministry has dropped pastor Alistair Begg from its programming lineup after he suggested Christians could attend same-sex weddings to "build bridges" with the culture at large.

Lysa TerKeurst remarries two years after divorce
Lysa TerKeurst remarries two years after divorce

Christian author Lysa TerKeurst has announced a "new chapter" in her life after marrying again.

US State Department criticised over failure to designate India a religious freedom violator
US State Department criticised over failure to designate India a religious freedom violator

The U.S. State Department's failure to name India to its "Countries of Particular Concern" list despite reports of increasing attacks on Christians in the country list has sparked criticism from Christian groups and a congressionally mandated watchdog.

Joel Osteen sobs as he reveals Lakewood has finally paid off $100m bank loan
Joel Osteen sobs as he reveals Lakewood has finally paid off $100m bank loan

Pastor Joel Osteen was in tears on Sunday as he announced that his Houston-based megachurch, Lakewood, is "out of debt" after finally clearing a massive loan from the Bank of America.

IHOPKC says some reports of misconduct likely 'were not handled properly\'
IHOPKC says some reports of misconduct likely 'were not handled properly'

"From what we can tell, most of those incidents happened under the watch of leaders who are no longer here, but that doesn't change IHOPKC's responsibility to thoroughly examine and address each case."