Emily McFarlan Miller

• Vehicle of Missing Pastor's Wife, Marilane Carter, Found in Arkansas with Body Inside
  The vehicle of a Kansas pastor’s wife who has been missing for more than two weeks was found in rural Arkansas with a woman’s body inside.
  Thursday, August 20, 2020
• Why Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Social Media 'Yacht' Posts Were Problematic for Liberty University
  Jerry Falwell, Jr. is coming under fire once again for reportedly liking pictures of young women in swimwear on social media.
  Tuesday, August 18, 2020
• To Cope with Pandemic, Americans Choose Binge-Watching TV Over the Bible
  According to a new Pew Research Center survey, Americans are turning to TV over the Bible in order to cope with the coronavirus.
  Monday, August 10, 2020
• Death of 'Well-Loved' Texas Pastor Shows Coronavirus Spread to Rural Areas
  The coronavirus is beginning to reach rural areas of the country previously spared by the virus, as a result, one small United Methodist church in Texas is left without its pastor.
  Thursday, August 6, 2020
• 5 Faith Moments from Rep. John Lewis' Funeral
  Last week, Civil Rights activist and U.S. congressman John Lewis was laid to rest. Here are five moments of faith from Representative Lewis' funeral.
  Monday, August 3, 2020
• Barbecue Baptist Church Delivers Meals, A Message and a Little Levity amid Pandemic
  Youth Pastor Chad McMillan from First Baptist Church of Navasota, Texas has created a mobile worship service that also provides food to those in need.
  Tuesday, July 28, 2020
• Evangelical, Midwestern, Southern Churches Most Likely to Be Meeting in Person Again
  According to LifeWay's recent survey, Protestant Evangelical churches in the South and the Midwest have largely resumed in-person church services.
  Monday, July 27, 2020
• Can Kindness Heal a World Divided by Pandemic and Politics? Ashlee Eiland Thinks So
  Christian author and pastor Ashlee Eiland is highlighting the importance of kindness amid the coronavirus pandemic and racial tension.
  Wednesday, July 22, 2020
• As Depression, Anxiety, Grief Spike during Pandemic, Churches Offer Hope
  As mental health struggles rise amid the coronavirus pandemic, one Chicago church is offering its help to struggling congregants.
  Tuesday, July 14, 2020
• In a Summer of Pandemic, Vacation Bible School Programs Go Online and Outside
  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, churches are finding creative ways to host Vacation Bible School for kids.
  Monday, June 29, 2020
• Amid Protests and Pandemic, Dave Dummitt Steps in as Senior Pastor of Willow Creek
  Amid a national movement for racial equality and a global pandemic, David Dummitt has stepped in as the new senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church.
  Tuesday, June 16, 2020
• United Methodists Reschedule Meeting — And Decision on Splitting — To 2021
  The United Methodist Church has officially rescheduled its General Conference for 2021 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Thursday, May 28, 2020
• United Methodists Would've Met This Week to Consider a Split. What Are They Doing Instead?
  Calls to split the United Methodist denomination have grown since last year’s special session of the United Methodist General Conference approved the so-called Traditional Plan strengthening its...
  Monday, May 18, 2020
• Churches Bring Sunday School Home
  As the coronavirus continues to upend daily life in the United States, churches and Christian leaders are finding ways to relieve bored and anxious children unable to leave their homes — as well as...
  Wednesday, May 13, 2020
• What Would Rachel Held Evans Do? Late Author's Voice Lives in Those She Championed
  One year after her tragic and sudden death, many are recalling the life of progressive Chrisitan author and speaker Rachel Held Evans and the legacy she left behind.
  Tuesday, May 5, 2020
• There's an App for That: Christian Meditation Apps Find Their Moment
  During this time of uncertainty, Christian meditation apps are having their moment.
  Thursday, April 16, 2020
• Social Distancing Is No Stumbling Block for Texas Church's Minecraft Easter Egg Hunt
  A Texas church found a creative solution in order to still host it's annual Easter egg hunt amid the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of meeting in person, in order to maintain social distancing...
  Monday, April 13, 2020
• Higher Attendance, Lower Giving: Survey Shows How Churches Are Responding to COVID-19
  A Barna survey revealed that since doors have been forced to close amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, church attendance is up via virtual interface, church giving is down and pastors are still...
  Wednesday, April 1, 2020