Church News

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  Online churches: New research and insights

  I see a pattern developing in online churches. Perhaps it is a trend. The overall pattern is that online ministries of churches are becoming a strategic part of the overall church ministry.

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  Online churches don't hurt local church growth: study

  Does the online church actually help grow the Church? A new study, billed as the most extensive of its kind, is touting the benefits of doing church online — and no, it’s not to simply build a crowd.

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  Gen Z’s ‘lack of confidence’ and ‘confusion’ over religious, moral issues presents major challenge

  A major obstacle in reaching Generation Z is their “confusion” and “lack of confidence” on moral and religious issues, according to an apologist who specializes in student outreach.

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  Covenant Seminary distances itself from Revoice conference

  A theologically conservative seminary affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America recently stated that it will not be supporting the Revoice conference.

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  More Catholics question leaving faith after sex abuse scandal: study

  A growing number of Catholics are now questioning their commitment to the church body in the wake of the recent sexual abuse scandal involving young people and priests, a new Gallup poll has found.

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  American Muslims more likely to have evangelical friends, family than vice versa, poll finds

  Muslims living in the United States are more likely to have a friend or family member who identifies as evangelical Christian than the other way around, according to a newly released survey.

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  Lent: Matt Chandler on why Christians should abstain from food

  Matt Chandler, pastor of the Village Church, has encouraged Christians to fast from food for Lent to "orient their hearts around the betterness of Jesus above earthly pleasures."

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  This week in Christian history: Salvation Army, George Mueller, Pope Urban II

  Here are just a few things that happened this week, March 10-16, in Church history. They include the arrival of the Salvation Army in the United States, Urban II becoming head of the Catholic Church, and the death of nineteenth century evangelist and noted orphan advocate George Mueller.

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  How do pastors guard against abusing their power? Evangelical leaders weigh in

  To guard against the temptations and abuses that come with positions of power and influence in the church, pastors must cultivate a life of prayer marked by honesty and vulnerability, two evangelical leaders have said.