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• SBC Removes Church with Convicted Sex Offender Pastor from National Body #ChurchToo came to a head last year after groundbreaking reports outlined rampant sex abuse within the Catholic church and the Southern Baptist Convention. Since then, the SBC has reformed its tactic for handling sex abuse... Feb 20, 2020

  

  SBC Removes Church with Convicted Sex Offender Pastor from National Body
• Son of Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty for Setting Fire to Black Churches in Louisiana The son of a Sheriff's Deputy has entered guilty pleas to both federal and state criminal charges after he was arrested last year for setting three historically black churches in Louisiana on fire. Feb 11, 2020

  

  Son of Sheriff's Deputy Pleads Guilty for Setting Fire to Black Churches in Louisiana
• Is Private or Public Worship Better for Spiritual Growth? Have you ever asked yourself why you go to church? There are plenty of scriptures about meeting together, so, maybe it’s out of obedience. Or maybe it’s tradition, or maybe it’s the fear of being accused of not being a good... Feb 10, 2020

  

  Is Private or Public Worship Better for Spiritual Growth?
• CEO of Acts 29 Removed from Office following Accusations of 'Abusive Leadership' According to a statement from Acts 29 Ministry, the organization's CEO is being transitioned out after an investigation backed claims of abusive leadership. Feb 10, 2020

  CEO of Acts 29 Removed from Office following Accusations of 'Abusive Leadership'
• '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. Feb 07, 2020

  'Watered-Down' Gospel in U.S. Is Major Concern for 72 Percent of Pastors
• 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. Feb 05, 2020

  Pastor John Ortberg Fails to Report Volunteer Who Confessed to Being Attracted to Minors
• 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 community tradition,... Feb 03, 2020

  Minnesota Methodists Say Rebooting Churches Can Be Helpful but Comes with Peril
• 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. Feb 03, 2020

  Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Church following Funeral Service
• 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. Jan 31, 2020

  Most Christian Parents Choose Church Based on Children's Programs, Barna Finds
• 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. Jan 31, 2020

  Over Half of U.S. Churches Use Armed Security Teams after Recent Shootings