Kansas Senate Candidate’s Megachurch Tells Kids Ministry Staff to Stop Saying ‘Boys and Girls’
The largest United Methodist congregation in America is telling children’s ministry workers to ditch terms like “boys” and “girls” in favor of gender-neutral alternatives, and one source of inspiration listed on the guidance comes from a transgender LGBTQ activist. A message obta
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The Taliban have banned Christian materials and driven Christian ministry underground. Now, a new satellite television channel is carrying the message of Jesus Christ into Afghan homes. Mozhda TV began broadcasting Oct. 24, launching what its founders describe as the first dedica
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Bishop of Central Florida answers “Jesus transitioned” sermon with a defense of Christ’s bodily humanity
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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.
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
Taliban Rule Hasn’t Silenced the Gospel as Afghan Christian TV Channel Launches
The Taliban have banned Christian materials and driven Christian ministry underground. Now, a new satellite television channel is carrying the message of Jesus Christ into Afghan homes. Mozhda TV began broadcasting Oct. 24, launching what its founders describe as the first dedica
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
