Vermont Ministry Director Charged in Abuse Case - MinistryWatch

Church elder and Child Evangelism Fellowship state director Andrew Buzzell was arrested in an FBI child exploitation sting. He's since been removed from ministry leadership and church membership. He f...

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Stone walls and milk paint: How Carmelite sisters are constructing a monastery meant to endure

As some churches are closing, a group of Carmelite sisters are building a monastery from natural, lasting materials.

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Islamic Center Closes on $2 Million Purchase of Montclair Church

After hosting worship in an office building just outside the Wayne Willowbrook Mall for seven years, the Islamic Center of Essex County will have a masjid in Essex County.

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Scientist Says Human DNA Contains Clues of an Intelligent Creator

DNA and a Creator claim explained: a chemist argues the molecule proves design, but RNA World research offers testable natural steps that challenge that conclusion.

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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons

State Board of Education members on Friday approved a rewrite of what Texas high schoolers learn in social studies, disregarding pleas from Muslims who testified that schools should teach how people o...

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Young Orthodox Christians take part in a lights procession in Romania’s capital

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The Procession of Lights was part of a four-day program for the eighth edition of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth in Bucharest.

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Women more satisfied with their churches' efforts to help them understand the Bible, poll finds

Most Americans are satisfied with their churches efforts to promote spiritual health and help them understand the Bible, but confidence in churches and pastors varies significantly by gender and

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ACNA Faces First Archbishop Trial - MinistryWatch

ACNA Archbishop Steve Wood goes on trial Sept. 7 — the young denomination's first trial of a sitting archbishop. He faces charges of sexual immorality, abuse of power, and violating ordination vows.

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Missouri Pastor Convicted in $1.9M Fraud Scheme - MinistryWatch

A Missouri "prophet" turned his church into a $1.9M fraud machine — convincing parishioners to hand over bank accounts, then draining the money into luxury cars, jewelry, and cash. A jury convicted hi...

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Italian priest quits priesthood, marries Kenyan woman in traditional ceremony

An Italian Catholic priest, Sandro Ferretto, 55, has left the priesthood and married a Kenyan woman, Sharon Jepng’ok, in a traditional...

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Missionary claims his group was kicked out of Burning Man after sharing Jesus with hundreds, accused of violating rules

John Calvin Hinerman, a Navy veteran who describes himself as a front-lines revivalist and member of Philip Renner Ministries, claims he and his Christian group were kicked out of the temporary

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‘The Shack’ co-creator addresses universalism, theological criticism ahead of ‘unplanned sequel’ book

Wayne Jacobsen, co-creator of the bestselling novel The Shack, has revealed that an early draft of the controversial book embraced universalism, but said he refused to help rewrite it unless that

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Church of England facing backlash over multi-year nightclub contract to host raves at St. Paul’s Cathedral

The Church of England is facing criticism after St Paul s Cathedral in London signed a multi-year agreement to host concerts inside the building with Fabric, a nightclub that lost its license in 2016

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Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school

The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.

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Salvation with a twang: Illinois ‘cowboy church’ blends worship, Western themes and equestrian culture

The worship style uses cowboy culture and rural life to share the Bible.

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Is Nicki Minaj Born Again? Her Latest Message About Jesus Has Fans Asking

Nicki Minaj sparks born-again speculation with a Christian post on X, but has she declared a formal conversion? From Kanye West to UN speeches, her faith is louder than ever—yet the answer remains nua...

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Young people at Bethel church still seek the spirit, despite scandals

(RNS) — Young worshippers say they hope the church's troubles — including failed prophecies and pastoral misconduct — will lead to repentance and revival at a prominent Charismatic Christian church.

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China authorities raid house church in Shanghai, arrest pastor: watchdog

Chinese police detained the leader of an unregistered Shanghai church for seven days after more than 30 officials swept into a Sunday service, adding to a string of actions by the communist

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New pastor brings hope to 12-member Cahaba Heights Baptist Church

A 132-year-oold country church struggles to survive, trapped in one of Alabama's trendiest suburbs.

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When a pastor preaches cruelty, why does the congregation listen?

The most disturbing part of Netflix’s Death of a Pastor’s Wife is not only what JP Miller preached, but how few people appeared willing to question him, writes John Casey.

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Former Birmingham pastor elected Global Methodist bishop

Pastor Paul Lawler served at Christ Methodist Church in Birmingham from 2007 to 2022 and will oversee 8 annual conferences worldwide beginning Nov. 5.

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Idaho Minister Convicted After Protesting Anti-Trans Laws

Rev. Sara LaWall was convicted of trespassing after protesting Idaho's anti-trans laws, but says faith and advocacy will keep driving efforts to speak out.

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Former Pennsylvania priest accused of stealing nearly $750,000 appears in court

Gregory Madeya waived his preliminary hearing and has chosen to take his case directly to court.

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'Really hurtful': Break-in leaves church on Cincinnati's West Side with $100K in damages

It happened late last week at State Avenue United Methodist Church. Pastor Annie Burton says the church has been in Lower Price Hill for around 120 years.

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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons | Houston Public Media

The contentious process to rewrite social studies has stretched several years. Hundreds of people have testified at meetings that often extended overnight, well into the early morning.

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Christian missionaries say they were made to leave Burning Man in middle of the night

Group behind the camp Shift the Atmosphere claimed they were being ‘discriminated against’ for being Christian

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For over 100 years, travelers have checked into US motel rooms and found the Gideon Bible - East Idaho News

SALISBURY, Maryland (AP) — “Rocky Raccoon checked into his room, only to find Gideon’s Bible.” Paul McCartney explained those famous lines in the song by The Beatles, saying these Bibles “were in ever...

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Seven Vermont clergy arrested while protesting ICE targeting center

(RNS) — 'I think it is imperative on me, as a faith leader, to proclaim that human beings are not targets and that God is a God of justice and of love,’ said the Rev. Rebecca Girrell, a United Methodi...

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Why so many women are converting to Catholicism

(RNS) — While American women are leaving organized religion at faster rates than men, some women are instead entering.

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AP Exclusive: Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan

A Chinese lawyer who defended an underground church in Beijing has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help for resettlement abroad.

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