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Christmas is only weeks away but 50,000 children whose parents are behind bars may miss their only chance at celebrating Christmas.

Leaders and members of mainline denominations are being called to add their signatures to the Manhattan Declaration and stand for the "sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage and the rights of conscience and religious liberty."

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, well-known evangelist Greg Laurie told Christians. "For many ... we don't have time for the baby Jesus. We're too busy 'celebrating Christmas,'" Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in southern California, said in a sermon Sunday.

More than 150,000 people have so far signed the Manhattan Declaration, just a week after the document was unveiled.

Listening to young adults to help direct the church and its evangelistic efforts is a must for Pastor Dan Kimball. But he finds that many churches are not giving 20-somethings any voice.

WASHINGTON – Evangelical, Orthodox and Catholic leaders who unveiled the "Manhattan Declaration" Friday insisted the document is not a political ploy.

The San Francisco Presbytery has approved the ordination of an openly homosexual minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

John Calvin's 500th anniversary celebrations drew a much higher level of interest from the general public than expected, say organizers of Calvin events.

When Dan Kimball began writing his book, The Emerging Church some eight years ago, the term "emerging" had a meaning completely different from how many would define it today.

The traditional church and the emerging church can't seem to get along. They're often hostile to each other and denounce the other side in their writings and at conferences. But one insider to both sides has made the effort to listen to both positions without cherry picking arguments and bring some understanding to the debate.

It's a risky move for many pastors but dozens of churches decided to cancel their weekend worship services and put their faith in action.

Protestant and Catholic leaders are gathering in Chicago on Thursday to mark the tenth anniversary of a landmark ecumenical agreement made between the two faith traditions.

Hundreds of Reformed believers passionate about preaching the Scriptures and making Christ known have convened in Minneapolis for three days of talks centered on the life and teachings of 16th century reformer John Calvin.

Hanging out, goofing off, and avoiding responsibility may be what teens do best – at least, that's the kind of behavior that is usually expected of young people.

Megachurches aren't the only worship houses launching multi-site campuses.

Since American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee returned from five months of imprisonment in North Korea, pastors and activists have criticized the two for endangering the lives of those who have fled the "hermit kingdom."

Popularly known as "the porn pastor," Craig Gross has one simple message he wants to tell: Jesus loves you no matter who you are or what you've done.

Focus on the Family announced on Tuesday that it will be passing the reigns of its Love Won Out conferences on homosexuality to another ministry.

In a climate where dogmatism is the new heresy, many evangelicals have backed away from bold preaching while "freely imbibing" the spirit of the postmodern age, says one well-known minister.

We've all heard the countless reasons Americans don't like the church. Bookstores are full of writings that critique the church and talk about why people have left the pews.

Many evangelical and mainline churches fail to respond to homosexuality compassionately and effectively. But three Christian ministries are hoping to change that.

DENVER, Colo. – Ron and Carolyn Meyer see few young people at their local Christian bookstore. They're more likely to see moms and grandmothers come in to purchase devotionals that may help guide their children in their faith.

A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request from lawyers seeking to suspend enforcement of a California same-sex marriage ban.

WASHINGTON – Faith-based organizations that subscribe to conservative social values have banded together to redefine the way the Church engages in culture and politics.

More Anglican leaders from across the global communion have joined in support of the newly formed Anglican Church in North America.