American Baptist churches have collected more than 2 million pennies in an effort to raise awareness of the extent of child poverty throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The largest Lutheran denomination in the country on Thursday released a draft social statement on genetics. It is intended to provide a framework for discussing such topics as stem cell research and cloning.

The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion called the approval of an openly lesbian bishop in the United States "regrettable." The Archbishop of Canterbury will engage in "further consultation" about the implications and consequences of the decision.

After receiving the required majority of consents from the wider church, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool was informed on Wednesday by the presiding bishop's office that the consent process for her consecration was complete.

As the Federal Communications Commission seeks out more broadband space, the agency is being asked to consider possibly the largest group that would be affected by the move – that is, churches.

A Lutheran congregation in Fort Pierce, Fla., was recently denied permission to end their affiliation with the denomination.

New Life Church is "one of those tongue-talking churches," the senior pastor said unashamedly on Sunday. His statement was met with applause from the Colorado Springs mega-congregation.

Jerry Rankin, outgoing president of the International Mission Board, is making a strong case for change within his denomination as he prepares to step away from the helm of its missions arm following 17 years of service.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. congregations said they feel at least a little competition from nearby churches, a new survey shows.

Bestselling author Randy Alcorn has teamed up with a popular evangelist to address what many nonbelievers and Christians alike struggle with – suffering.