Best Practices from Evangelistically Effective Churches
While thousands of Americans are dechurching, some churches are baptizing many new members. Here’s how the country’s most evangelistically effective churches are sharing the gospel.
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Zimbabwe added as 2nd General Conference site
For the first time, organizers plan for The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly to take place across two locations, and in another historic move, one of those locations will be on the African continent.
Trump Oval Office Prayer Sparks Controversy Among Catholic Bishops
Twelve Catholic bishops gathered around President Donald Trump in the Oval Office and prayed for him. Now two of them are apologizing. According to Fox News, Milwaukee Archbishop Jeffrey Grob issued what he called “A Public Apology” after video and photographs of the Oct. 22 pray
Evangelist Reveals What Happened When He Shared Jesus With AOC
In a deeply divided America, one evangelist says Christians cannot allow politics to determine who is—and who is not—worthy of hearing the gospel. Evangelist Frank Shelton recently told CBN News about an unexpected encounter with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the halls of the
Dallas Megachurch Votes to Leave United Methodist Church Amid Legal Dispute
One of the United Methodist Church’s largest congregations has voted overwhelmingly to leave the denomination, escalating a dispute over church governance and property, according to The Dallas Morning News. Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas announced Monday that 90.
Top court postpones ruling over Hispanic church closure
The United Methodist Judicial Council will continue deliberations on Nov. 16 concerning a decision of law by Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank regarding the closure of La Trinidad United Methodist Church in California.
Noah’s Ark Search Takes Stunning Turn After Researchers Recover Wood From Durupinar Site
The search for evidence of Noah’s Ark may have just entered one of its most significant phases yet. Researchers investigating the mysterious Durupınar Formation in eastern Turkey say multiple pieces of wood recovered from the site have now been sent to a laboratory for carbon-14
What’s Behind UFO Disclosure? Paul Bock Warns of a Religion Taking Shape
A military officer’s claim that he saw an egg-shaped craft and small bodies inside a guarded Roswell hangar has resurfaced in newly released Pentagon UFO files, according to the Daily Mail. The account brings one of America’s most enduring UFO mysteries into a disclosure movement
How Mental Illness Became an Identity
Only twice have I met my cousin Jason, who lives in Florida. This isn’t only because I grew up a time zone away: Jason is profoundly autistic, with little ability to communicate. He’s lived most of his life in a group home with the specialized care he needs—which is a lot, even o
We Need to Know Our Reformed Roots
This volume is an invitation to rediscover that heritage and to find fresh encouragement in the faithfulness of God, who has sustained his church through the centuries.
Highland Park votes to leave United Methodist Church
After two days of voting, members of the Dallas congregation overwhelmingly approved a resolution severing ties with The United Methodist Church. More than 90% voted in favor of the move, according to the church.
‘Jesus Is Lord’ Sign Raises Questions After Christian Man Killed in Shocking Home Invasion
An 81-year-old Mississippi man who openly shared his Christian faith was shot and killed during a home invasion. According to Fox News Digital, Bobby McGill was asleep alongside his wife, Peggy, when Eric Basco allegedly broke into their home around 4 a.m. on Oct. 15. Union Count
Pastor Arrested for Praying and Protesting Outside Chinese Embassy in DC
An American pastor has been arrested and charged with a crime for praying and peacefully demonstrating on a sidewalk in front of the Chinese embassy in our nation’s capital. His case is now advancing in the courts after a recent arraignment. The American Center for Law and Justic
Dozens Killed in Attacks Targeting Christians in Ethiopia
Armed attacks on Christian communities in Ethiopia have left families mourning their loved ones and residents fleeing their homes, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church reporting more than 60 people killed, according to the BBC. The violence struck Shirka district in Oromia
3 Gunmen Captured After Deadly Attack on Christian Church
The manhunt for three gunmen accused of turning a Christian funeral into a scene of bloodshed is over. Jordanian security forces have captured all three suspects believed responsible for the deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the Karak governorate, according to CBS News.
Gathering offers 16 ideas for church future
After long hours of small-group discussion, Leadership Gathering participants revealed their recommendations for The United Methodist Church yet to be.
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FaithDaily briefing: deadly attacks on Christians abroad, a Dallas congregation's exit, and a new primate in Rwanda
The day's reports ran from mass killings in Ethiopia and an arrest after an attack in Jordan to a Dallas congregation's vote to leave its denomination and the installation of a new primate in Rwanda.
In Heated Red State Races, Republicans Appeal to Evangelical Voters
Texas megachurch pastor Jack Graham urged parishioners at an October 11 service not to vote by party, though he did so right next to Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott, a Republican, had just delivered a stump speech at Prestonwood Baptist Church about limiting transgender youth from p
On My Shelf: Life and Books with L. Michael Morales
L. Michael Morales talks about what’s on his bedside table, favorite fiction, favorite rereads, and more.
Simon Says: Inconspicuous Evidence of Eyewitnesses in Mark
Several features indicate that the eyewitness accounts of Simon stand behind Mark’s Gospel.
Our hope for years to come: Archbishop Mbanda reports on the installation of the new primate of Rwanda
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings from the land of a thousand hills and the land of a thousand smiles! The Global Anglican Council gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for meetings on 22–23 October 2026, followed by a concluding meeting on Sunday 25 October. This was an impor
Jerusalem Anglican Bishop decries terrorist attack on Karak church
Amman, Oct. 25 (Petra) – The Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, Bishop Hosam Naoum, has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Hamoud town in Karak Governorate. In a statement Sunday, Bishop Naoum stated the
Austin Shooter Was Fired by Tesla After He Struck Woman Who ‘Accidentally Stepped on His Prayer Rug’
Elon Musk said in an interview with biographer Walter Isaacson that the man who killed three people outside an Austin bar in March had been fired from Tesla’s Gigafactory months earlier, after he assaulted a female coworker who stepped on his prayer rug. “We had someone who was w
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Jerusalem bishop condemns attack on Karak church as Anglican leaders gather in Kigali
An Anglican bishop in Jerusalem condemned a terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak Governorate on Sunday, the same day Anglican Ink reported on the installation of a new primate of Rwanda.
Broken Bodies Make Beautiful Temples
We must view our foreign-feeling bodies as vessels through which God demonstrates his redeeming strength.
Video Roundtable: When Is It OK to Cancel Church?
Most Christians agree that weekly Sunday gatherings are a must. But there’s less agreement over what constitutes an exception to the rule. Is it acceptable to cancel services for a blizzard? For the Super Bowl? To give church staff a break? And what about online services? Are the
Archbishop of Canterbury hosts South Sudan delegation and ecumenical leaders at Lambeth Palace
On Friday 23 October, 2026, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders, faith-based NGOs and government officials at Lambeth Palace, to discuss the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, as the country prepares for its first elections.
Pope Leo XIV accepts honorary title at St George’s Chapel, Windsor
With the gracious approval of His Majesty The King, The Dean and Canons of Windsor are delighted to announce that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. This act of confraternity represents a visible sign o
Church of England Decline Deepens as Experts Warn of ‘Financial Disaster’
The Church of England is facing a sobering reality: Its decline is no longer just about empty pews. Instead, it could threaten the future of the institution itself. According to Church Times, two academics are sounding the alarm that the Church of England is heading toward “finan
Ideas for future church start to take shape
United Methodists at the Leadership Gathering began to imagine a church that, in the best Wesleyan tradition, connects passionate evangelism with prophetic witness that disrupts the global rise of tyranny.
Emotions high as Highland Park vote looms
Leaders at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas are hoping to lead their congregation away from The United Methodist Church and have set up a vote on the issue for Oct. 25-26.
Gunmen Attack Christian Church Funeral in Jordan, Killing Mourners and Wounding Dozens
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and injuring 34, according to a later police update carried by the official Petra news agency. The attack struck Hamoud Church in Karak governorate as mourners gather
Missouri Attorney General Demands Answers Over ‘Demonic’ Statue Planned Between Churches
An abortion-linked golden statue is headed for a St. Louis park between two churches, according to Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, who is demanding answers about the project’s placement and what she describes as a lack of public input. Hanaway raised the alarm on X,
Watch: JD Vance Turns to Prayer as Medical Emergency Halts Rally
Vice President J.D. Vance publicly embraced his Christianity at a rally in Nebraska on Thursday, where he asked the crowd to pray with him after a woman suffered a medical emergency. Vance noticed some commotion behind him and stopped speaking for several minutes. “While they’re
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Friday Briefing: Funeral Gunfire in Jordan, Ecumenical Meetings in Windsor and London
A deadly attack on mourners at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan led a day that also saw ecumenical meetings in England and fresh strain inside two large denominations.
What You Should Know About the Hebrew Roots Movement
The Hebrew Roots Movement is a modern version of the New Testament Judaizers who were rebuked by Paul.
Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban
A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by the Perth Anglican Synod on the weekend. The motion:• Affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that LGBTQIA+ people in our community belong in the Body of Christ as equal friends and fellow disci
Gathering explores new practices for church
Participants at the Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering spent their second full day together moving from naming the realities facing The United Methodist Church to reflecting on ways to help it thrive.
Israel Declares Space a Battlefield, Echoing Biblical Accounts of Heavenly Warfare
Israel’s enemies have already brought war to its skies. Now its military is preparing for a battlefield beyond the atmosphere. The Israel Defense Forces has selected the first commander of a new Space Division, opening another front in the country’s struggle to defend itself. Def
United Methodist Church Membership Plummets by 174,000 in Just One Year
The numbers are in, and the United Methodist Church is still shrinking. The UMC lost approximately 174,000 members in the United States in 2025, another staggering decline for a denomination already rocked by theological division, with thousands of churches departing. According t
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Methodist numbers fall again as Anglican disputes move through synods and courts
United Methodist decline, Anglican votes and legal proceedings, and evangelical outlets turning to film, artificial intelligence and the heavens.
A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026
Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church. Read prior council letters to the church here. Fall in New York City is cool, brisk, and on the move. And so was the Executive Council, working effi
‘Fjord’ Is the Best Movie of 2026 So Far
‘Fjord’ challenges ‘tolerant’ progressives to reflect on their intolerance of conservative evangelical Christians.
Why Humans Pretend to Be Computers
The power behind AI is the perception of objectivity and infallibility.
Church of Nigeria Calls for Calm, Respect for Due Process in Awka Diocese Matter
ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on its clergy, laity and the general public to remain calm and respect ongoing ecclesiastical and judicial proceedings concerning the Diocese of Awka. The statement follows recent public comments and
Zambia to oppose bail for Bishop Mwanda
The Zambian government has told the court it will oppose bail for Bishop Trewvor Mwanda and the other defendants arrested with him, according to a report by the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. The state’s decision means Bishop Mwanda will remain in custody unless the co
Gathering begins to imagine church yet to be
Lay and clergy leaders from four continents gathered in Canada and online to begin the work of praying, listening and striving for The United Methodist Church of the future. But first they had to grapple with the denomination’s realities of the present.
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Myanmar Military Bombs and Burns Churches as Christian Communities Face Mounting Attacks
Myanmar’s military destroyed two churches within days of each other this month, bombing a Presbyterian church and burning a Baptist church alongside nearby homes in the latest attacks on Christian communities, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Two military fighter jets
Court revives suit to block ICE from churches
A coalition of faith groups, including United Methodists, has grounds to sue to curb immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship, a federal appeals court ruled.
