MegaFest to Return to Atlanta for Third Year
One of the largest Christian festivals is preparing for its third annual appearance next month with nationally famed preacher Bishop T.D. Jakes and a lineup of top names in faith, business and enterta
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U.S. Salvation Army to Install First Black Nat'l Commander
NEW YORK – Following over 40 years of service with The Salvation Army, Commissioners Israel L. Gaither and his wife Eva D. Gaither will be installed Friday night as national commander and national pre -
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Southern Baptists to Unveil New 10-Year Evangelism Push
Southern Baptists will unveil the general outline of a 10-year evangelistic strategy at their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas, next month. -
Sex Offenders Use Pews for Healing, Hiding
It is estimated that half of registered sex offenders are churchgoers. So when the convicted finish serving time in jail, they want to head back to the pews. But the churches are not ready to open the -
Southern Baptist Abuse Cases Garnering More Attention, Warnings
Clergy sex scandals have widely been exposed in the Catholic Church, but recent media attention has gone toward Protestant churches, mainly the Southern Baptist Convention. -
Churches Struggle with Accepting, Rejecting Sex Offenders
When it comes to hiring former sex offenders as ministers or other church staff, the priority is often the safety of the children. But when the offender wants to join the church as a congregant. -
Southern Baptists Launch Annual Evangelistic Efforts
Statewide evangelistic efforts were launched over the weekend by Southern Baptists months ahead of their annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. -
What Church Switchers Look for in a Church
A recent study revealed what adults search for when switching churches. The most important factor, the study found, is the beliefs and doctrine of the church. -
Little Talk on Missouri's Biggest Clergy Sex-Abuse Case
'It always hits the papers when a female teacher has sex with 14- or 13-year-old boys, but when a pastor sexually abuses … young boys, it's kept quiet,' said Greenwood, Mo., detective Robert Leslie -
Study: Popular Evangelism Efforts in Churches
Despite reports indicating few Christians share their faith, a recent study revealed that 97 percent of all churches claim to have engaged in outreach efforts over the last year. -
Survey: Why Some Churches Thrive and Others Decline
Why do some congregations in America grow and others decline? A recent survey measured several key factors on what's causing churches to thrive and others to remain stunted. -
Survey: Young Adults Want Genuine Church
A new LifeWay survey found that a major factor causing young adults to fall out of the pews is the church's inability to minister to them in their transition stage. -
Study: Top Reasons for Staff Dismissal in Southern Baptist Churches
An annual study found the same top five reasons why staff members in Southern Baptist churches are terminated from their positions with relational issues topping the list. -
Edgar to End Service as NCC Chief
National Council of Churches General Secretary Bob Edgar will end his second term this year and said he will not seek another four-year term. -
Assemblies of God Makes Desperate Changes for Pentecostal Discipleship
The AOG made significant changes after revealing an alarmingly small increase in membership over the past decade. One of the changes included a new commission for Pentecostal discipleship, which the d -
Methodists Launch $1.5 Million TV Campaign
The United Methodist Church launched a $1.5 million back-to-school campaign to connect families to its churches during this strategic fall season. -
More People Claim Christian Faith in Japan
The latest Gallup poll revealed a much higher percentage of Christians in Japan compared to previous surveys, including a surprising high number of teens who claimed the Christian faith. -
Massive Christian Convention Commences in India
Record crowds have been turning up at the 111th Maramon Convention in India, which began Sunday. Believed to be one of Asia's largest Christian conventions, the Maramon gathering brings close to 100, -
Study: Mothers Spiritually Active; Fathers Lag Behind
Mothers are among the most spiritually active segments of the America population, a new study found. They also outpace fathers in spiritual activity and commitment for the most part. -
Faith Leaders Focus on Lessening Backlash after Disaster
Church World Service held its second national forum on Domestic Disaster Ministry at Princeton University to address how to protect ethnically and racially vulnerable populations from 'backlash' aft
