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After more than 20 years of pastoring and discipling Christians, bestselling author Max Lucado is delving into a new apologetics – compassion.

President Barack Obama was forced to open up about his Christian faith on Tuesday when an Albuquerque woman asked him "Why are you a Christian?"

Compared to atheists and agnostics, Protestants are less knowledgeable about the teachings, history and figures of major world religions, a new survey reveals.

President Barack Obama and his family made a rare appearance at church on Sunday. The first family attended Sunday morning service at St. John's Church.

Evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his monthlong Rock the River evangelistic tour on Saturday with more than 8,000 youths in Western Canada.

Evangelicals have come out rejecting growing opinion that President Barack Obama is a Muslim. He is a Christian, they say.

The Assemblies of God may not be on the frontlines, broadcasting their positions on political issues, but that's a calculative move, according to the head of the denomination.

Talks of a continued commitment toward ecumenism, or church unity, dominated the stage Wednesday at the Lutheran World Federation's assembly.

We need to be rescued from an inadequate understanding of Jesus, said a prominent theologian.

A short video clip featuring renowned Italian singer Andrea Bocelli testifying how he could have been aborted has garnered wide attention.

The two largest reformed church bodies officially merged on Friday to become the World Communion of Reformed Churches, representing more than 80 million Christians.

Third generation evangelist Will Graham has joined world-class entertainers and speakers in Australia to present the Gospel and "the reality of life."

Over 40 "sages" offered younger leaders some insight as to what they would do differently in ministry if given the chance to do it over.

Billy Graham may come out of retirement to give one more sermon. The famed evangelist is dealing with a number of health woes but his spokesman said he wants to preach again.

Though a majority of teens and young adults identify as Christian, a new study suggests that only 15 percent of them have personal relationships with Christ and are deeply committed.

President Barack Obama and his family celebrated Easter on Sunday at a historic black church in Southeast Washington.

A more than 95-year-old church in Atlanta may be ousted from the Southern Baptist Convention over a woman pastor.

Churches across the country have rented out sports arenas in anticipation of big crowds for their Easter Sunday services.

America receives immigrants from 202 countries in the world, yet Christians are not reaching out to around 25 percent of the groups, according to a recent study. "Things are changing in the U.S. and Canada," said Ed Stetzer, director of LifeWay Research, in a report released Friday. "By 2050, there will be no majority race or ethnicity in the United States."

Churches and aid organizations already have massive relief efforts going on in Haiti but that's not stopping them from looking more south where Chile is reeling from one of the strongest earthquakes on record.

Former inmates were applauded Sunday morning at T.D. Jakes' renowned Dallas megachurch as they graduated from a program designed to help them succeed and keep them out of jail.

Southern California pastor Greg Laurie took on some "hot button" issues from the pulpit on Sunday, covering everything from capital punishment and homosexuality to Tiger Woods' apology.

Less than a quarter of the 1.3 million Haitians who need shelter have it. And with the rainy season upon the quake-stricken country, aid groups are urgently asking for help.

A Norwegian theologian was formally installed on Tuesday as the new head of the World Council of Churches.

After more than 30 years of marriage, faith healer Benny Hinn may be heading to divorce court.