Church

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  'Watered-Down' Gospel in U.S. Is Major Concern for 72 Percent of Pastors According to a new Barna Group survey, Pastors have some growing concerns about the secularization of the world and how the Bible is being taught. Michael Foust Feb 07, 2020
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  Pastor John Ortberg Fails to Report Volunteer Who Confessed to Being Attracted to Minors Menlo Church pastor John Ortberg reportedly failed to report a confession by a church volunteer that they were attracted to minors. Amanda Casanova Feb 05, 2020
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  Minnesota Methodists Say Rebooting Churches Can Be Helpful but Comes with Peril After struggling to stay afloat, a Minnesota church chose to change its approach. The church pulled out pews installed by members’ grandparents. They cancelled events like an annual turkey dinner, a beloved... Emily McFarlan Miller Feb 03, 2020
• Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Church following Funeral Service A shooting Saturday afternoon outside of a church left two dead, and two others injured. The shooting was not aimed at congregants but appears to be the result of an escalated family feud. Kayla Koslosky Feb 03, 2020
• Most Christian Parents Choose Church Based on Children's Programs, Barna Finds A new Barna study found that more than half of parents choose what church they attend based on the programs it has available for kids. Michael Foust Jan 31, 2020
• Over Half of U.S. Churches Use Armed Security Teams after Recent Shootings A new Lifeway Research Center study found that more than half of American churches employ armed security teams. Scott Slayton Jan 31, 2020
• Christian Churchgoers Widely Mixed on Satisfaction with Sermons, Pew Study Reports A new Pew Research Center shows that Christian churchgoers are widely mixed on satisfaction with church sermons. Tim Tune Jan 30, 2020
• The 10 Most Popular Worship Songs in Churches Last Year Were ... New data has revealed what the top ten worship songs sung in churches in 2019 are. Michael Foust Jan 29, 2020
• Willow Creek Confirms Abuse Allegations Made by Hybels' Mentor Another pastor has been accused of sexual harassment in connection with Willow Creek Community Church. Mikaela Mathews Jan 29, 2020
• The Great Divide - Why Are Some Pastors Political and Others Are Not? The primary goal of the church is not to become a political movement, but a spiritual influence. Politics won’t save America any more than a dumbbell will save someone drowning. Nevertheless, we cannot... Shane Idleman Jan 29, 2020
• Desiring God Examines How Politics Has Changed the Meaning of ‘Evangelicals’ A Baylor University professor is warning pastors to be wary of the political adoption of the term "evangelicals." Will Maule Jan 28, 2020
• United Methodist Clergywomen Ask Church to Reopen Sexual Misconduct Case against Elder United Methodist Clergywomen are urging the UMC to reopen a sexual misconduct case against an elder saying that the victims got no justice. Emily McFarlan Miller Jan 24, 2020