John Piper on whether raising hands in worship is 'showing off'
John Piper recently addressed concerns raised by a listener about Jesus’ warning in Matthew 6 against practicing righteousness “to be seen by others.”

John Piper recently addressed concerns raised by a listener about Jesus’ warning in Matthew 6 against practicing righteousness “to be seen by others.”

Hillsong Church has confirmed it is in talks with “experienced development partners” about plans to develop its sprawling Hills Campus for the "long-term mission of the church and the benefit of the wider community," but nothing is final.

Robert Wolgemuth, a Christian author and publisher whose career spanned more than 40 years, has died at the age of 77. In a public post, his widow shared that he passed as she sang him a song, reflecting that the moment was “an incredible gift from the Lord.”

Bible sales in the United Kingdom reached their highest-ever level in 2025, while in the United States they hit a 21-year high, more than doubling in value since 2019, according to reports.

Church attendance among Generation Z has shown signs of stabilizing after years of generational decline, with some indicators pointing to a modest religious rebound, but there is no evidence that a "religious resurgence is underway," polling data suggests.

Events that happened this week in Christian history include the death of Eddie Long, release of the Altona Confession and the consecration of Pope Sisinnius.

A church plant in Indiana has announced its plan to raise $1 million to build a new shelter for the local homeless population.

Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois, has parted ways with the school’s first black president, Joy J. Moore, following months of confusion about whether she resigned just before she was to be installed in the position last October.

Christian leaders and influencers are speaking out about the dress that megachurch Pastor Jamal Bryant bought for his wife to wear to a gala event last month, sparking debate about how Christians should present themselves in public.

Philip Yancey has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a married woman for eight years, with the bestselling Christian author announcing that he's stepping away from ministry.

If 2025 was the year of the “Quiet Revival,” what does 2026 have in store for Christians?

In the final message of Passion 2026, Passion City Church Pastor Louie Giglio told over 45,000 college students and young adults that the conference’s purpose has never been about gathering crowds, but about sending people out “for the glory of God,” including those who feel too wounded or anxious to believe they can be used.

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