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ELCA Bishops Delay Changes to Ordination Policy
Bishops in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America requested more time to review ministry policy revisions that will formally open the ordination process to practicing homosexuals.
Episcopal Leaders Refrain from Disciplining Breakaway Clergy
Pittsburgh clergy who left The Episcopal Church over its liberal direction will not be stripped of their ordinations. They will instead be released them from their ministerial ties to the national church.
Upcoming Film Follows a Transsexual's Ordination Journey
The journey of a transsexual woman seeking ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been documented on film, which is set to release next year.
Lutherans Attempt to Ease Discord Over Worship Styles
The division in churches over worship styles and forms is sinful, say leaders of a conservative Lutheran denomination.
Mergers with Larger Churches Revive Dying Ones
Declining and dying congregations have found a new way to fill their pews – church mergers. Congregations across the country that are dwindling in numbers are contacting larger, healthier, and oftentimes younger churches for help.
Protestants, Catholics Celebrate 10 Years of Consensus on Salvation
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.
Researchers: Top Churches Lists Are Tools, Not Ego Boosters
When Outreach magazine and LifeWay Research released their annual 100 Largest and 100 Fastest-Growing U.S. Churches lists this month, they knew it would generate some heat.
Protestant Leaders Unwavering in Commitment to 'Conversation'
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori defended the use of "conversation" especially in matters of disagreement. Rejecting "uncivilized interactions" when debating issues, she promoted conversation as a better way.
Disaffected Lutherans Begin 'Re-visioning' Lutheranism
Conservative Lutherans from congregations throughout the country voted on Saturday to begin deciding on whether to go their separate ways from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Reformed Pastor Preaches on the Proper Role of Ministers
A minister who preaches on the authority and infallibility of Scripture is often accused of being arrogant, said one pastor. Such criticism, however, is withheld from someone who sits on a stool in a cardigan and chats with the congregation, telling personal stories.