Latest Weekly Briefing
Latest
Teens less likely to identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual, prompting debate over why: report
New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that fewer younger teenagers are identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual, with the steepest decline occurring among ninth-grade girls, prompting debate over what may be driving the change.
UMC church choir sings Backstreet Boys during worship service: 'Pretty awesome throwback jam'
Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, drew attention on social media for a viral clip of their choir performing a choral arrangement of the Backstreet Boys' 1999 hit "I Want It That Way" during a worship service last Sunday.
Texas lawmaker calls for investigation after parents receive text messages promoting transgender back-to-school 'toolkit'
A Texas lawmaker is calling for a state investigation after reports from parents who say they received text messages promoting a back-to-school guide for trans-identified students.
Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa agrees to pay single mom $12M to settle rape claim against ex-pastor
Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, a megachurch in Santa Ana, California, has agreed to pay $12 million to a former staff member and single mother of four to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged she was “brutally battered and violently raped” multiple times by former Calvary Church pastor, missionary, and lead wrestling coach, Jacob Harman.
Texas megachurch may leave UMC amid ongoing legal battle with conference
A Texas megachurch will consider leaving the United Methodist Church amid an ongoing legal battle over changes it made to its governing documents.
Pastor allegedly bilked $13M from parishioners then called them demon-possessed for asking about money
A Washington pastor accused of establishing a fake internet company and convincing his parishioners and others to invest more than $13 million into it has been charged with wire fraud and money laundering after he dismissed them as demon-possessed when they demanded the return of their money.
Philadelphia renames street in honor of AME Church founder Richard Allen
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has renamed a section of a street in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, a prominent black clergyman and a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; Vatican provides surgery update
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer as the Holy See provided an update on the pontiff’s scheduled surgery.
Mother of Christa Pike's murder victim speaks out after botched execution: 'I broke down in tears'
The mother of Christa Pike’s 19-year-old murder victim, who traveled to Tennessee to witness the execution of her daughter’s killer, says she believes that the state failed her family following the botched execution of Pike.
Ex-CNN host Don Lemon eyes potential White House run months after indictment for storming Minnesota church
Former CNN anchor and independent journalist Don Lemon, who was indicted earlier this year on federal charges stemming from his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, says he is leaning toward a potential run for the White House.
Christian aid groups deploy to Gulf Coast after Hurricane Isaias
As hundreds of thousands of people along the U.S. Gulf Coast remain without power after Hurricane Isaias, Christian relief organizations are providing food, water and aid supplies to residents of hard-hit areas, while helping clean up damage and offering spiritual support to survivors.
Court to side with 70 South Carolina churches seeking to leave the UMC
A South Carolina judge is expected to dismiss cases brought by the UMC’s South Carolina Conference against about 70 congregations seeking to leave with their property, the conference announced.
Most Popular
Is the LGBT fad fading?
Christian apologist Frank Turek claims Baylor U 'did everything they could to shut down' outreach event
We can win the next election and still lose the country
UMC church choir sings Backstreet Boys during worship service: 'Pretty awesome throwback jam'
Texas megachurch may leave UMC amid ongoing legal battle with conference
MUST READ
Pastor Ezra Jin receives human rights award on anniversary of CCP arrest: 'I will not rest'
Frederick D. Haynes wired $2K to woman who mailed him topless photo: lawsuit
Jason Whitlock claims Deion Sanders pretended to speak in tongues, calls it 'fake Christianity'
John Cooper says Skillet’s vulnerable new EP offers hope amid life’s ‘silent screams’
‘A most interesting life’: 4 Christian leaders react to the death of Jim Bakker
Erwin Lutzer contrasts competing ‘gospels’ of Karl Marx, Dwight Moody in new book
Marjoe Gortner, America’s youngest ordained minister, dies at 82
5 faith-filled, family-friendly movies streaming this fall
Megachurch pastor Josh Howerton takes flak for climbing ladders during sermon
Bryce Crawford tells Liberty U students not to trade in their 'inheritance' for sin, passivity
Kidnapped by her father at 7, Lauren Burns shares story of rescue, redemption
Senate honors Prison Fellowship’s 50 years of pointing prisoners to Christ, restoring families
Ezra Jin predicts 'enormous revival' in China amid crackdown; urges Xi to release 8 Zion Church leaders
6 faith-based, family-friendly movies coming to theaters this fall
Virginia State University sued for forcing Christian groups under rule of single 'campus minister'
5 things to know about the Caleb Flynn murder trial
Child survivor of ethnic cleansing finds hope through Christ-centered NGO
Michael Youssef urges Christians not to 'hide in our church pews': 'Roll up your sleeves of obedience'
Wife of imprisoned Zion Church pastor sees 'blessing' amid CCP persecution: 'A sacrifice to the Lord'
Missionary Andrew Brunson appointed to US Commission on International Religious Freedom
Lawyer at firm defending Zion Church pastors escapes to Taiwan amid crackdown
