Picking up the pieces after the death of a spouse or a loved one can be a difficult process, and an individual in mourning may be overlooked by friends as time passes. Renowned evangelist Billy Graham encourages those individuals to find solace in Christ, and to show continued appreciation for friendships.
Renowned international evangelist Luis Palau served up jokes ribbing gospel singer Kirk Franklin for his high energy performances and the contemporary fashion choices of young preachers in a lighthearted moment during the closing ceremony of the Movement Day Global Cities Christian conference in New York City on Thursday.
LifeWay Christian Resources has announced that it is no longer selling books and materials written by Christian author and reality TV star Jen Hatmaker after she opened up about how she believes that gay marriage is an appropriate civil right.
A priest within the Church of England has been defrocked after his estranged wife exposed his double-life of participating in orgy parties and hiring prostitutes.
A diocese that broke away from The Episcopal Church over theological differences and purported mistreatment of its bishop has been waiting more than a year for a decision regarding the lawsuit over who rightfully owns approximately $500 million in church properties.
Bishop Claude Alexander, senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, called racism a sin problem that the Church is equipped to address and must confront in order for the Gospel to move forward.
Thousands of Christians from cities representing more than 90 countries around the world gathered in New York City Tuesday for the opening of the Movement Day Global Cities conference where they tackled issues under the banner of disrupting cities with the Gospel globally.
Three months after his firing from his job as senior pastor of the popular NewSpring Church in South Carolina, Perry Noble publicly revealed on Monday the details of his rocky marriage, drinking issues, and other aspects of the double life that led to his exit from the church he founded 16 years ago.
The Bible shows that Jesus Christ is different from every other religious leader in history, says famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham.
A white Presbyterian minister with a passion to mend societal divides says if racial healing is to happen in the Church, white Christians ought to pay attention to the seemingly small things, even phrases like "ethnic food."
Willow Creek Community Church has launched a billboard campaign during the last leg of the election season with a simple message: "Love Everyone, Always."
Trinity Church in Arizona pastor Mark Driscoll has said that Christians will again be faced with a dilemma this Halloween season about how to respond to the celebration, and said that the three choices ahead of them are "receive, reject, or redeem."
Controversial senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Eddie Long, returned to his flock Sunday after rumors emerged last week that he allegedly traveled to Mexico to receive treatment for his undisclosed "health challenge."
Did Jesus Christ really sweat blood the night before his Crucifixion as he struggled with the prospect of His torture and death?
Inspirational Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer told her followers on Thursday that despite what some internet rumors are suggesting, she is alive and well and there is no need to be concerned about her.
Nearly 50 percent of the budgets of large churches funded primarily by congregational giving goes to paying staff salaries, and a majority of them keep their congregations in the dark about the specifics of these payments, according to the 2016 Large Church Salary Study from the Leadership Network.
Inspirational Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer has been calling on Christians to pray and offer support to Christian ministries in Haiti as they recover from the impact of Hurricane Matthew, the most dangerous storm to strike the region in years.
A young Pentecostal congregation that launched three years ago in Indiana had their church building constructed in just 24 hours last week as part of the "Church in a Day" project.
Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, said that after receiving a "flood" of questions on the topic of Christian dating, intimacy and living together, he wanted to address the top three inquires in his weekly video response.
?In the midst of racial tensions in Charlotte an African-American church in Greensboro, North Carolina, is transitioning to become the newest campus of The Refuge, a predominantly white multi-campus church aiming to have more multicultural diversity in its pews.
Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz says his congregation continues to grow as hundreds of people wait in lines to get into the church building.
The Episcopal Church continued its long trend of decline in 2015, with recently released statistics showing the Mainline denomination losing more than 37,000 members last year.
The United Methodist Church will no longer be involved in the approval of any of the board of trustee members for Duke University.
A United Church of Canada minister who is also a self-avowed atheist will remain ordained while the denomination continues its process of possibly defrocking her.
God wants Christians to "get in shape" physically so they can be used for His purposes, says Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren.
What will the 35-acre campus of Christ Cathedral look like after its redesign is complete? The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, which bought the structure, formerly known as the Crystal Cathedral, in 2012, is unveiling a virtual preview of the multimillion-dollar renovation for the public on Sunday.
Despite being on what he calls a "sabbatical" recovering from an unspecified "health challenge," controversial megachurch pastor Bishop Eddie Long joined his followers on a prayer call this week in which he revealed he has lost more weight and assured them he will be back in the pulpit next month.
There are five reasons why Christians should be part of a "church family" and not try to live spiritually on their own, says Saddleback Church senior pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren.
A committee of the United Church of Canada has decided that a clergywoman who came out as an atheist over 15 years ago is "not suitable" to remain an ordained minister of the denomination.
Unemployed men often face a deeply spiritual struggle, and as they endure the hardship that comes with sudden unemployment, one Christian leader is encouraging churches to do more to provide short-term monetary assistance.
Perry Noble, the founding and former senior pastor of the popular NewSpring Church in South Carolina who was fired from his job in July for alcoholism and other "unfortunate choices and decisions," says he is now out of rehab and expects to eventually return to ministry with the help of his therapist.
After recently turning heads with his drastic weight loss that he says he achieved through a new vegan diet, a new report claims controversial pastor Bishop Eddie Long, 63, of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia, was hospitalized last week with a grave illness.
The Church of England is condemning a group of gay clerics who are seeking to out gay bishops and other clergy in the Church, arguing that the accusations could spark a witch hunt against priests.
Russell Moore is blasting the notion that children are a burden in response to a recent National Public Radio feature arguing that the way to protect kids from environmental disaster is to not have them in the first place.
A Presbyterian church building in Philadelphia that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary has suffered a severe fire.
God made every human being to please Him and to not be defined by others, says Saddleback Church pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren.
Students pursuing a ministry degree at an evangelical seminary in Texas are now required to complete sexual abuse awareness training as part of their education.
Controversial Pastor David E. Taylor of Joshua Media Ministries International in Florissant, Missouri, claimed last Thursday that he raised a woman from the dead through a message sent to her on Facebook.
California evangelist Greg Laurie warned thousands of Christians and non-believers Friday night that one sin is all it takes to keep them out of Heaven and contended that religion is driving many people away from Jesus Christ.
If Christians are going to engage the culture on sex, they are going to have to see it as "a long-term project" and get used to being labeled bigots, says Russell Moore.
There are many self-identified Christians in the world who are praying as if they were non-Christians, says theologian John Piper, adding that when nonbelievers pray, something is missing.
Controversial Trinity Church Pastor Mark Driscoll believes that polygamy might soon become legalized in America and that gender fluidity and neutrality will likely be the cause.
John Bryson, former Acts 29 network board member and lead pastor of Fellowship Memphis, a popular multicultural church he helped found, said he has hired a private investigator after allegations surfaced that he covered for one of his former worship director, Rick Trotter, who was arrested earlier this month for "making upskirt videos of church members."
Museum President Cary Summers took The Christian Post behind the scenes on a hardhat tour through the 8-level construction zone last week, sharing the ongoing construction journey.
A new report from Leadership Network gives churches advice on increasing the contributions they receive.
As Pastor Mark Driscoll continues to rebuild his ministry after the collapse of his Seattle-based Mars Hill Church in 2014, the clergyman is offering his biblical perspective on perceived unforgivable sin.
Historic flooding in Louisiana has left five people dead as waters continue to rise in the western portion of the state. In response some local churches chose to cancel their services to help with relief efforts.
Controversial Georgia pastor Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia said this weekend that his shocking weight loss is due to a new vegan diet which has made him healthier than he has been in years.
Christians are called to pray for and love those who are "hard to like," says famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham.
A growing megachurch in Virginia will be moving its congregation to a new $10 million facility that when completed will be about 50,000 square feet.
A growing megachurch in Virginia will be moving its congregation to a new $10 million facility that when completed will be about 50,000 square feet.
An 80-year old Church of England clergyman, the former archdeacon of Auckland, was found guilty by a Durham crown court of sex offenses against two young men, prompting the CofE to offer its "unreserved apology" amid accusations of a mass cover-up.
Reformed theologian and best-selling author John Piper says he believes "only those who are born again have free will," but two Bible scholars who identify as Arminian disagree with this perspective.
Millennials make up 20 percent of the entire U.S. population with 83 million people — even more than Baby Boomers — but with only 4 percent having a relationship with Christ, can a church survive without them?
Miles McPherson, Senior Pastor of the Rock Church and Academy in San Diego, California, responded to the shooting in his city that killed one police officer and wounded another, saying there is a need for the community to stand together and not allow hatred and violence to "divide our city."
Arizona-based Trinity Church Pastor Mark Driscoll has analyzed the often-asked question of whether Christians should be consuming alcohol, and noted that while different churches have different traditions on the matter, he would not agree with those who advocate for prohibition.
Saddleback Church pastor and best-selling author Rick Warren says that believers need to place God first when managing their finances.
Some 19 days after his firing from NewSpring Church in South Carolina for alcohol addiction and other "unfortunate choices and decisions," Pastor Perry Noble checked into a treatment center to begin his journey to recovery last Wednesday.
With the Pokemon Go craze endangering the safety of some gamers and violent-natured games like Call of Duty and Battlefield, should Christians play such video games? Pastor Mark Driscoll answers.
The Rev. Billy Graham is offering up some sage advice for single mothers.
Christian apologist Josh McDowell gave his testimony of surviving years of sexual abuse as a child, including wanting to die at 11-years-old because of the ordeal, to tens of thousands of millennials at the Together 2016 event on the National Mall on Saturday.
Popular pastor and New York Times bestselling author Francis Chan urged thousands of Christians gathered on the National Mall Saturday to stand together as "rejects" in the face of the world.
Steven Furtick, pastor of the popular Elevation megachurch in North Carolina, has praised his friend and confidante Perry Noble whose firing by NewSpring Church was announced last weekend.
Perry Noble has reemerged on social media following his firing as pastor of NewSpring Church due to issues related to alcohol abuse, and revealed that he is checking into a treatment facility, and will fight for his family.
Hundreds of supporters of the popular NewSpring Church in South Carolina that announced the firing of its founding and Senior Pastor Perry Noble on Sunday, due to his alcoholism and other "unfortunate choices and decisions," launched a petition Wednesday to have him reinstated.
One of the largest religious groups in Canada voted to approve a resolution that allows ministers to officiate same-sex marriages.
As the new craze of "Pokémon Go" is leading thousands of Pokémon chasers to churches throughout the country, some pastors are ready to use the opportunity "for good" while others want to keep the phenomenon off their church property.
While God is all-powerful, it is Satan who is the author of evil, declared famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham in a recent advice column.
Pastor Steven Furtick, founder and lead pastor of Elevation Church based in Charlotte, North Carolina said Thursday that he was crushed after seeing recordings of the deaths of two black men, Alton Sterling, 37, and Philando Castile, 32, during separate encounters with police officers this week.
The Rev. Franklin Graham took a moment this week to give Christians an update on the health of his beloved father, evangelist Billy Graham.
Can a church service become an all-out indoor rodeo complete with dirt floors and bucking bulls? The Rev. Maury Davis of the Cornerstone Nashville megachurch says, "yes."
A 95-year-old librarian who died in 2014 has willed $1.6 million to her Hanover, Pennsylvania, church in the form of an endowment that will be distributed to the congregation through yearly payments.
God is able to change the heart and mind of an atheist, according to famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham.
Christians must ask for forgiveness from people they have mistreated in the past, including gay people, the poor, and exploited women, Pope Francis said Sunday on a flight from Armenia to Rome.
Matthew Barnett, co-founder of the Dream Center church in California, will take part in the World Marathon Challenge, which has been completed by 30 individuals in the world thus far, to help the hurting people of Los Angeles. He will run seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days despite his medical condition.
The cross has the power to free you from bondage in life, Pastor Rick Warren says.
When Pastor Chip Ingram asks people whether they would like to go to heaven now or in ten years, he receives some interesting responses."
Christians should practice forgiveness for those who have greatly wronged them just as God has forgiven them, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
While God calls all Christians to practice forgiveness, there is clear distinction between forgiving and trusting again, Pastor Rick Warren says, explaining that trust must be earned over time.
As part of a sermon commemorating the lives of the nine people who were killed at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, last year, Pastor Steven Furtick said Christians must continue the conversation about "hatred, race, and the decisions we make every day."
The PC(USA) Presbytery of Lehigh filed a lawsuit earlier this week asking a judge to prohibit the 2,600-member First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from leaving the denomination.
The PC(USA) Presbytery of Lehigh filed a lawsuit earlier this week asking a judge to prohibit the 2,600-member First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, from leaving the denomination.
Instead of setting rules regarding modest dress in your church, it is best for church leaders to cultivate a culture of modesty from the inside out, Pastor John Piper says.
We as Christians should be thankful God made us in our own unique ways, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
The greatest predictor of success is having a good attitude, says Victoria Osteen, co-pastor of the 40,000-strong Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, alongside her husband, Joel Osteen.
Forgiveness is a lifestyle we need to practice every day, Pastor Rick Warren says.
The best way for someone to first begin reading the Bible is to start with one of the Gospels of the New Testament, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
In a candid media interview, Kay Warren, the wife of Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren, discusses the legacy she and her husband would like to leave behind and the challenges they have faced after the death of their youngest son, Matthew.
America risks suffering the same fate as the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy if it does not reform from its ways and turn to God, Pastor Greg Laurie warns.
The first step to a clear conscience is to look inward and take a "personal spiritual assessment," Pastor Rick Warren says.
The best way to lead as a father is to formulate a plan to engage with your family, church planter Eric Mason advises.
Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, says people should stop worrying about problems that have yet to occur.
A Grammy-nominated gospel singer who is also an Orlando pastor has a prophetic word about some of the recent violence that has taken place in his city.
When encountering moments of tragedy, only God can bring us love and peace, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
While figurines and charms have no power in our lives, angels should be considered real, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
Allowing yourself to fall into massive debt is a sign of a deeper issue of greed, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
Amid calls to restrict Muslim immigration, the Southern Baptist Convention approved a resolution encouraging member churches and families to welcome refugees coming to the United States.
The Rev. Franklin Graham led thousands in a prayer for the victims of the recent nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida during one of his Decision America stops this week.
Pope Francis and several prominent Evangelical and Pentecostal leaders met in Rome last Friday to discuss areas of mutual agreement and where they respectfully disagreed. The aim of the gathering, which had no official agenda, was to build unity between Christian traditions that have historic enmity.
Pastor Steve Gaines is the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention after opponent J.D. Greear decided to withdraw his candidacy.
Racism is a sin problem permiating America and churches must combat this darkness and decay with the full force of the Gospel, a prominent African-American leader told members of the Southern Baptist Convention on Tuesday.
Over 90 percent of messengers at the Southern Baptist Convention repudiated the Confederate flag in a vote Tuesday that calls on all Christians and member churches to remove the divisive symbol from public display.
Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, says if he could do one thing differently in life, he would trust in God more.
Christian couples marrying in the church should strive to promote a culture of simplicity and joy when planning their wedding, avoiding the "sad" pressure of spending too much money on their nuptials, John Piper says.
Christians should look to God instead of horoscopes for guidance, the Rev. Billy Graham advises for those who are lured by things that claim to predict the future.
LifeWay Christian Resources announced Wednesday that the removal of a large bronze statue of the Rev. Billy Graham from its Tennessee headquarters to its new home at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center in North Carolina has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
A lawsuit which claims that physically challenged children were discriminated against by a North Carolina-based megachurch has increased by one more family.
Christians should not necessarily view donating their body to science in the same way they would view cremation, John Piper says.
To achieve serenity in life, God wants you to let go and know He is in control, Pastor Rick Warren says.
God wants what is best for you, both in your personal and professional life, the Rev. Billy Graham writes.
God will fight your battles if you remain at rest and trust in His plan, Pastor Joel Osteen says.
A regional body within the United Methodist Church rejected the commissioning of a married lesbian as a deacon, a move that would have likely defied denominational rules.
When determining the meaning behind the first and last commandments, we must first define each one individually, John Piper says.
When Jesus Christ returns for the Second Coming, all destruction, war and death will cease to exist and His followers will be rewarded with eternal peace, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
Arizona-based Trinity Church Pastor Mark Driscoll has listed three types of Christians that he warned might be turned away by Jesus for failing to properly trust in Him.
After suffering an expletive-laden verbal assault from grassroots activist PFK Boom who bluntly told him to get out of Baltimore last Wednesday, one of the earliest reactions from megachurch Pastor Jamal Bryant was that God has anointed him to serve a generation "reared to eat out of a paper bag."
The general editor behind an award-winning book assessing the history, culture, and beliefs of the 600 million Evangelicals around the world, says that the American Christian Right does not define the Evangelical experience and reflected on reasons for growing secularization in the West.
But, while the means of celebration vary, Americans are in unison when it comes to why the holiday is a significant part of their calendar. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a federal holiday in the US to honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving in the military.
Having an attitude of gratitude shapes your relationships and your outlook on life, Pastor Rick Warren says.
Hell exists because of the ultimate sin of choosing something else over God, John Piper says.
Pastor Perry Noble says there are two important and potentially life-changing questions Christians can ask themselves in order to move forward in their personal faith.
Christians obey God out of love, not fear, Pastor Rick Warren says.
Just like any deep and important friendship, your relationship with God requires attention and focus, pastor Rick Warren says.
Christians need to lend their prayers and ears to friends who have been victims of unfaithfulness, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
Belief in eternal punishment in a literal hell is declining among Christians in America. By contrast, belief in heaven is in great shape.
Renowned evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham addressed the feeling that many people struggle with: that God is hiding.
For a successful marriage, God encourages us to avoid emotionally unhealthy people at all costs, Pastor Rick Warren says.
Just as Jesus rose from the dead into a new, ageless body, so we too will one day have new bodies through Christ, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
As the world prepares for Global Outreach Day on Saturday, May 21 – a massive mobilization movement to share the Good News – an international ministry says that the rising number of unbelievers in America and the Western world is a real opportunity for evangelism and sincere conversations.
Being a true disciple of Christ means learning from God and putting His Word into action, the Rev. Billy Graham says.
The Christian Post asked two experts on international mission work to describe five trends in missions today.
The United Methodist Church voted to sever ties with an interfaith abortion advocacy group, ending an affiliation that has existed for more than four decades.
Losing a loved one is among the most difficult trials to endure in life. When sadness envelopes you and it feels like grief will never end, read these five Bible verses and take comfort in knowing you will be reunited with your loved one in Heaven.
The United Methodist Church will put a moratorium on its homosexuality debate, delaying at least for the time being efforts to allow for the ordination of non-celibate clergy.
To help married couples avoid becoming a divorce statistic, Harvest Christian Fellowship church Pastor Greg Laurie is offering up some sage advice.
With religion changing many lives across the globe, a new app has broken through barriers in terms of providing convenience for worshippers in West Africa who opt for digital transactions.
One of the most dangerous prayers Christians can pray is to ask God to "search [me]," Pastor Craig Groeschel says.
Strong women are equally as important to the Christian faith as strong men, Paul Maxwell says.
Pope Francis has announced that he will create a commission to study the possibility of the Roman Catholic Church allowing women to serve as deacons, which would end the historic practice of exclusively male clergy.
While many Christians see the Book of Revelation as an intimidating portrayal of the End Times, they can also use it as a guide for living their life to the fullest now, pastor Ed Young says.
A local leader in the Presbyterian Church (USA) is concerned about a recently released report that finds nearly 1 in 5 members are disappointed with the direction of the denomination.
If death leads us to eternal salvation, should we pray for healing when faced with sickness? Professor Travis Myers asks on DesiringGod.org.
The best way to leave an "awesome" family legacy is to live for others instead of yourself, Rick Warren says.
A minority of pastors, just about one in four, believe pastors who commit adultery should face a permanent ban from the pulpit, according to a new survey by LifeWay Research.
Just as Paul refused to view his ministry in Thessalonica as a failure, so Christians should never give up on their goals and dreams, Pastor Levi Lusko says.
Volunteers from around the world are risking imprisonment and persecution by smuggling Bibles into a North African country where the scriptures and Christian study materials are banned.
The mark of a successful family is its ability to encourage personal growth in its members, Pastor Rick Warren says.
The mark of a successful family is its ability to encourage personal growth in its members, Pastor Rick Warren says.
Every Christian has the ability to become closer to Jesus through the act of baptism, Pastor Perry Noble says.
Christians must address the topic of mental illness head-on to shed its stigma, Pastor Derwin Gray of Transformation Church says.
Pastor Perry Noble says that when he first married his wife, Lucretia, the couple was in a combined $100,000 debt, but found their way out with smarter money practices.
One of the largest churches in America, the Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, announced Sunday that they have purchased the sprawling Cahaba Grand Conference Center as a permanent home for their 14th campus for a fraction of what the property is worth.
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren has said that he is no longer impressed by rapid church growth, given how many pastors he has seen burn out over the years, and revealed that God has instructed him to organize a teaching conference to help church leaders.
While many Christians grow impatient waiting for their destiny to be realized, they need to remember that their fate is not a drive-thru, Pastor Steven Furtick says.
While money, sex and power can be dangerous if used incorrectly, they should also be viewed as gifts that can be used to glorify God, John Piper writes in his new book Living in the Light: Money, Sex, and Power.
World renowned evangelist Billy Graham revealed what he thinks is the greatest spiritual mistake people often make.
Iranian-American Pastor Saeed Abedini argues there are some pastors in America who instead of helping Christians grow, are standing in the way of revival, and suggests that church walls, or obstacles separating Christians from reaching society, must fall.
In our new secular age, there are two possible trajectories for evangelical churches, Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith argued at Faith Angle Forum.
Theologian John Piper answers the question many people may have of why Jesus needed a phsyical body in an audio sermon.
Christians should prefer burial rather than cremation based on what the Bible says about the human body in relation to God and resurrection, John Piper advises.
While the Bible tells Christians they need to forgive, the real work kicks in when determining how to forgive, Pastor Rick Warren writes.
With the help of faith, Christians can overcome lustful temptations before they become too domineering, the Rev. Billy Graham wrote in a recent post.
New research shows that most pastors who serve small evangelical churches face financial hardships and many are reluctant to open up about their struggles.
New research shows that most pastors who serve small evangelical churches face financial hardships and many are reluctant to open up about their struggles.
Christians can live out their whole life as a form of worship, the pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina said in a sermon.
Christians can live out their whole life as a form of worship, the pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina said in a sermon.
God commands Christians to "be fearless" in their role as servants of Christ, the pastor of Mariners Church in Southern California said in his latest "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said" sermon series.s servants of Christ, the pastor of Mariners Church in Southern California said in his latest "Things I Wish Jesus Never Said" sermon series.
Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer has revealed further details about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her father growing up, sharing that she was raped at least 200 times.
In a rare and candid interview Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen and Life.Church pastor Craig Groeschel opened up about managing relationships, balancing church and family, and how they got where they are today.
In a rare and candid interview Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen and Life.Church pastor Craig Groeschel opened up about managing relationships, balancing church and family, and how they got where they are today.
Pastor Chuck Booher of Crossroads Church in California recently warned against the danger of living with only rules and no love.
Megachurch pastor Perry Noble has announced that he will be sitting down with Pastor Davey Blackburn of Resonate Church in Indiana to discuss what he has learned six months after his young wife was murdered in their home.
America is drifting away from God, prominent Christian leaders have been warning, and there are consequences that the country may face as a result.
Christians should only look to Jesus for eternal life, Pope Francis said during a recent mass.
People must take control of their destiny as they determine where they will spend eternity, Pastor Greg Laurie writes.
Christians must take the dangers of sin and going against God seriously, and understand that no human is perfect, the Rev. Billy Graham explains.
Megachurch pastor Rick Warren continued his theme of healthy living this week, and advised readers in his devotional to give God this if they want to improve their health.
Having a shallow faith in God is not enough, the Rev. Billy Graham wrote in a recent column.
When Christians are given a second chance at life, they need to show God they are grateful for the opportunity, the Rev. Billy Graham wrote in a blog post this week.
What would Jesus say to former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, whose promising career recently grinded to a halt amid multiple domestic abuse incidents and drug scandals, asked the pastor of one of the largest churches in America in a new sermon series.
Tattoos are celebrated by some to be a creative outlet for self-expression and individuality, while others have quoted the Bible to oppose body ink. Arizona-based Trinity Church pastor Mark Driscoll attempts to answer this oft-debated question: Is it OK for Christians to get tattoos?
One of the first United Methodist Church congregations to join the LGBT lobbying group, Reconciling Ministries Network, will close next month.
The Church of Norway has voted 88 to 32 to allow gay people to be married in church, following almost two decades of debate on the controversial issue.
Christians should read their Bible with enthusiasm, seeing it as an opportunity to become closer to God, the Rev. Billy Graham wrote in a post.
The Alabama megachurch Church of the Highlands celebrated the life of their Greystone Campus Pastor Keith Lindsey Saturday after he succumbed to a year-long battle with cancer last week.
The Illinois megachurch campus of Willow Creek Community Church is one step closer to opening at an approximately 193,000 square foot site for its growing congregation.
Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, has warned that those who decide to reject God because of the way they have been hurt by other Christians at the end only end up harming themselves.
For Christians to experience change in their life, they need to start with changing their body, evangelical pastor Rick Warren wrote in a devotional this week.
God cannot save anyone who hardens their hearts to His message, although he will always welcome those who turn back to Him, the Rev. Billy Graham said in a blog post this week.
The number 7 appears throughout the Bible – 735 times to be exact and over 50 times just in the book of Revelation. But what significance does this number have and what should Christians take away from its use in the Bible?
The Episcopal Church announced Monday that it has fired two high-ranking officials and will demote another following an independent internal investigation.
Paul Crouch Jr., the eldest son of the late Trinity Broadcasting Network founder Paul Crouch Sr., has been fired from the Word Network described as the "largest African-American religious network in the world."
A Pennsylvania pastor and radio host is leading the charge for a National Week of Repentance planned for April 3-10, calling for revival by first asking Americans to admit their personal and collective sins.
Christians must encourage each other to battle sin, Pastor Perry Noble wrote in a blog post this week.
Christians need to stop fighting and unite as children of God, evangelical speaker Jefferson Bethke said in a video this week.
There are many ways for Christians to strengthen their bond with God, the Rev. Billy Graham said in a recent message.
There are what appear to be contradictions, some irreconcilable, in the Bible, but there are ways to handle them in an honest way, says Michael Brown, a Messianic Jewish apologist and host of the talk radio show "The Line of Fire."
Pontius Pilate is inextricably linked to the trial and crucifixion of Christ, and this Easter New Jersey-based megachurch Liquid Church is drawing parallels between the ancient political figure and the current presidential election cycle in the hopes of helping congregants learn how to discern godly leadership.
John Piper, chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minnesota, says he is concerned about what he sees as the elevation of extra-biblical words over the voice of God in Scripture.
Some regional bodies within the United Methodist Church are petitioning the denomination to approve the end of its relationship with a pro-Choice advocacy group at General Conference.
Saddleback Church in Southern California, founded by best-selling author Pastor Rick Warren, is hoping to reach 50,000 people through a massive multi-campus Easter celebration this coming weekend.
A Minnesota church found approximately 30,000 toy cars, and a few classic real ones, in a house donated to it in the will of a recently deceased member.
There are many distractions, temptations and tribulations which can cause a church or an individual to die spiritually, as happened with the church of Sardis. There are signs to watch out for, and also ways to come back to life, Pastor Greg Laurie shared with his congregation Sunday.
Leadership in the United Methodist Church are calling upon the denomination to adopt $12 million in cuts for the upcoming budget planned for the next four years.
Pope Francis will soon have another social media platform from which to spread the Word of God.
Christians should not allow themselves to become discouraged by the words of those who have not found Jesus, the Rev. Billy Graham says, advising believers to ignore the mockery that comes from secular society.
Although the Bible does not offer a physical description of Jesus, one day all Christians will know what He looks like, the Rev. Billy Graham wrote in a recent post.
Willow Creek Church in Winter Springs, Florida, confirmed Thursday that they have fired Tullian Tchvidjian, 43, grandson of evangelical icon Billy Graham, after he revealed a previously unconfessed affair he had with another woman.
A church in Washington State is debating whether or not to remove a swastika image put on the floor of its sanctuary before the Second World War.
Ahead of Easter Sunday, pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring church has offered helpful guidelines for Christians when inviting a new person to their church.
Christians must accept failure as a reality of life and then seek to redefine it, world-renowned Pastor Rick Warren advises.
A once popular Texas bar is being transformed into the newest campus of a Texas-based non-denominational megachurch.
Gary Smalley, a world renowned Christian marriage counselor who championed marriage by comfortably highlighting his own struggles as a husband and father, died Sunday night leaving a legacy of thankful families behind. He was 75.
J.D. Greear, who has been nominated as a candidate to become the next Southern Baptist Convention president, is sharing seven tips for pastors to follow before preaching about homosexuality.
Respected theologian Jerry Bridges, a longtime staff member of The Navigators Christian ministry and the best-selling author of 10 inspirational books, died Sunday at 86.
World Olivet Assembly has acquired a property once owned by the New York City Mission Society, which was used for the past eight years as shooting grounds, with plans to restore the land for Christian mission.
Evangelist Greg Laurie and an army of volunteers are hoping that Harvest America at the 100,000 max-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, streamed live to more than 6,000 host locations in the U.S. and worldwide, and broadcast live on cable TV on Sunday will usher thousands into a relationship with Jesus and become perhaps the largest Christian outreach in history.
The late British author and theologian G.K. Chesterton may have predicted the societal mindset that allowed the possibility of a Trump presidency.
A member of the staff at a nationally influential megachurch in Texas stressed the importance of media ministries at a major annual gathering of churches and Christian media.
Three theologically conservative church bodies released a report championing progress in their latest round of ecumenical dialogue.
The war continues in Syria and Iraq, and with the raging battles that the Islamic State has to face, it has been confirmed that the final batch of Assyrian Christian hostages has finally been freed, in exchange of millions in ransom.
Pastor James MacDonald says hope can serve as an anchor in difficult times, and it can also help pull someone out of their sorrow and into a new life chapter.
Hillsong Church will open the doors to its third congregation in the U.S. on Sunday, offering six worship services on three campuses in Arizona.
The Rev. Buckner Fanning, a beloved Baptist preacher from San Antonio, Texas, known for his ecumenism and 30-second television commercials shown across the world died on Sunday night after suffering a stroke last August. He was 89.
As the Indianapolis 500 race approaches this May, one Connecticut pastor and his Christian team are preparing to race and win the major competition.
The Bible points to six ways in which the church has proved it can make a true difference, NewSpring Pastor Perry Noble explained in a recent blog post and sermon.
Inspirational Christian speaker Jefferson Bethke recently spoke on the objectification of women in modern culture and what Christians can do to combat the degradation.
Presbyterian Church (USA) is expecting to see a loss of over 400,000 members between 2015 and 2020, according to a reported internal document.
Members of large churches are less involved than those of smaller congregations, according to a recent study from Duke University.
There is a key to achieving understanding and racial harmony where there is confusion and discord, says Phillip Holmes, a writer and the co-founder of the Reformed African American Network (RAAN), in a post last week on the website DesiringGod.org.
A group of politicians from Illinois have nominated the Emanuel AME Church of Charleston, where nine people were brutally gunned down during a Bible study last June, for a Nobel Peace Prize.
Two Kansas congregations, one a recently created worship community and the other an older smaller congregation, merged into one church.
To find happiness, Christians must stop worrying about inconsequential things and find relaxation in the grace of God, Pastor Rick Warren shared recently.
A congregation in Georgia that voted overwhelmingly to leave the PC(USA) is being prevented from disaffiliating from the Mainline Protestant denomination.
The Emanuel AME church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine parishioners attending a Bible study were gunned down by an avowed white racist last June, has named the Rev. Betty Deas Clark as their new pastor.
Just 21 days after the death of his mother, Pastor Dewey Smith Jr. is in mourning again, this time for his sister who died last Friday.
Lead Pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, Steven Furtick called prejudice a poisonous snake and challenged his congregation to keep the scourge in check by not passing it down to children.
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has declared that the denomination will not cease its support for gay marriage despite its three-year suspension by the Anglican Communion last week.
A church in Jerusalem has been vandalized on Sunday morning with hateful anti-Christian graffiti by suspected Jewish extremists.
The World Evangelical Alliance inaugurated its new eight-building WEA Evangelical Center located about an hour away from New York City on Friday evening.
The head of an Episcopal Church group trying to secure control of approximately $500 million in church property from a breakaway diocesan leadership will soon be retiring.
Leaders representing 88 million Anglicans have decided to suspend the U.S.-based, theologically liberal Episcopal Church for its pro-gay marriage position.
Leaders representing 88 million Anglicans have decided to suspend the U.S.-based, theologically liberal Episcopal Church for its pro-gay marriage position.
Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church in Oklahoma will hold its fourth annual "Open Team Roping" fundraising competition next month and is expected to draw hundreds of teams to the event.
Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church in Oklahoma will hold its fourth annual "Open Team Roping" fundraising competition next month and is expected to draw hundreds of teams to the event.
A leading Roman Catholic exorcist has said what most Hollywood depictions of demon possession get wrong is that Satan is not a "god of evil," but is a servant of God.
The Powerball lottery purse sits at a whopping $1.5 billion and many Americans are just imagining what they could do with the winnings: give to the poor, help family members or bless their church. But is it wrong for Christians to play the lottery?
A wealthy financial industry executive has donated over $17 million to a Minnesota megachurch to help the congregation pay off the mortgage for a campus built over 10 years ago.
A 22,000-member Methodist megachurch in Kansas has hired a man who was found guilty of murder and then exonerated after 24 years behind bars to be its newest associate pastor after he completed seminary in December.
In order to have faith in the promise of eternity, Christians must be able to believe things they cannot immediately see, Pastor Rick Warren says, citing 2 Corinthians 4:18.
Millions of Christians from Orthodox traditions celebrated the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ on Thursday, marking the day with festivals and blessing of water ceremonies.
John Piper presented a panoramic view of history as he shared unique insights and application from the book of Revelation at the Passion 2016 conference Sunday morning.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA vice president Greg Jao says that a pro-life group which met its criteria could be considered as an exhibitor at Urbana.
Christians cannot serve both God and money as their masters, and therefore they must treat God as their ultimate treasure and give their temporary riches to those in need, Pastor John Piper says.
Sex and dating can be dicey subjects, especially for single Christians, which is why Pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church in South Carolina has offered simple answers to complicated questions.
The 2016 Passion Conference, set to take place Jan. 2-4 in Georgia and Texas, is expected to attract 40,000 young adults from 1,500 universities and 47 countries.
A Texas megachurch has announced its decision to allow for concealed carry and open carry of firearms in its facilities.
A Filipino priest who used a hoverboard during Christmas Eve mass has been suspended by the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo for "disrespecting" the Eucharist, reports have said.
Vonette Zachary Bright, co-founder of the Campus Crusade for Christ, died Wednesday from complications from acute leukemia at the age of 89.
Christian theologian and Bethlehem College & Seminary Chancellor John Piper believes that Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. was wrong to encourage students to acquire guns.
New Jersey-based Liquid Church will give those with special needs the star treatment at its upcoming Night to Shine prom event.
The Episcopal Church has announced that there will be an independent investigation conducted of the denomination following the suspension of three senior management officials.
Over 100 Evangelical leaders are calling on Christians to welcome Iraqi and Syrian refugees and work with their churches to help them adjust to the U.S. culture.
Controversial evangelist Todd Bentley says 290,000 people turned to Christ during his recent crusade in Pakistan.
A firearms expert with a gun range based in California is offering free firearms training courses for churches to help them deal with an apparent rise in violence.
Andy Stanley, senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Georgia, recently offered words of guidance to the newly-divorced who are spending Christmas without their former spouses this year.
Inspirational speaker and Christian author Jefferson Bethke recently announced via social media that he and his wife, Alyssa Joy, are expecting their second child together.
Sarah Jakes Roberts is gearing up to deliver her first child with her husband, Pastor Touré Roberts, but she is not forgetting about the women who suffer great losses while pregnant.
A congregation in Ohio is looking to breaking the Guinness World Record for most unique nativity scenes in a single display.
A conservative Lutheran couple living in North Dakota have filed a lawsuit against the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, claiming they were defamed and discriminated against by their congregation over their theologically conservative viewpoints.
The YouVersion Bible App has reached 200 million installs on smartphones worldwide, doubling the number it had back in July 2013.
A Georgia church headed by former Southern Baptist Convention President Bryant Wright is lending a hand to help Syrian refugees resettle in the United States.
The United Methodist Church received nearly $3 million in donations in a single day as part of the global observation known as Giving Tuesday.
A new study that focuses on trends and shifts among megachurches in the U.S. has found that although more Americans than ever are attending megachurches, worshipers are attending church less frequently.
YouTube unplugged a Christian channel on Saturday over a controversial interview but was reinstated immediately after WND questioned the move.
On the eve of World AIDS Day, Pope Francis admitted Monday that the question about whether the Roman Catholic Church should condone condom use to help prevent the spread of HIV is a complicated issue for the moral of the church.
A church in Kentucky will soon be offering the story of the season through a distinctly American means of presentation: a drive-thru.
Looking at recovery home manager Sal Perez for the first time I sense an aura around him that can only be described as love.
Christians in a Kenyan town need police guards to stand by during their worship service for fear that another violent event will hit them.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, has admitted that the terror attacks in Paris have made him doubt the presence of God.
Amidst widespread cultural shifts on sexual norms that have impacted Christian churches, the Evangelical Theological Society has adopted four resolutions affirming biblical teaching on human sexuality.
The United Methodist Church has raised $68 million to fight malaria, meeting 90 percent of its goal for the year.
An ecumenical group of ministry organizations are coming together to coordinate the annual "International Day of the Bible" observance.
Dallas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress has responded to the terror attacks in Paris last week by blaming the Islamic religion, claiming it is inspired by Satan and directly responsible for the actions of terrorists.
A Synod of Presbyterian Church (USA) has canceled the debt of a predominantly African-American congregation based in New Jersey that has existed since the nineteenth century.
School is a refuge for many children in Haiti as it is the facility that provides them hope for tomorrow and it gives them the passion to one day become life changers in a country where light, cold, and food are all scarce.
For decades the United Methodist Church has debated its position on homosexuality, in arguments that have sometimes hinted at schism for the Mainline Protestant denomination.
The Frankford Presbyterian Church has changed its membership from the Missouri Union Presbytery (PCUSA) to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians, which has more than 200 congregations across the United States, due to the beliefs of the congregation.
A Texas congregation with approximately 2,200 members has voted to disaffiliate from Presbyterian Church (USA) over theological differences.
The General Synod of the Church of Norway has voted in favor of same-sex marriage and will be offering the service to gay couples.
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation which started when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in Wittenberg, Germany, on Oct. 31, 1517.
John Perkins and J.I. Packer, two leading Christian voices, were honored by the trustees of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission.
A former employee of the Methodist LGBT advocacy group Reconciling Ministries Network has withdrawn his legal complaint for wrongful termination.
A former employee of Presbyterian Church (USA) who sued the denomination over claims of defamation has filed an appeal.
Five women have filed a lawsuit against the Institute in Basic Life Principles, whose founder resigned last year amid allegations that he sexually harassed more than 30 women, accusing the organization and its board of directors of not reporting incidents of sexual abuse and harassment, "wilfully" concealing the wrongdoing.
A complaint filed against a Michigan United Methodist Church pastor who officiated a same-sex wedding might lead to a trial.
Asking for accommodations for religious freedom on marriage is not enough and is likely to fail, says Southern Evangelical Seminary professor Frank Turek.
Pope Francis has carried out the first ever canonization of a married couple in modern times, proclaiming Louis and Marie-Zelie Guerin Martin as saints of the Roman Catholic Church. The husband and wife, who lived in France in the 19th century, had five daughters who all became nuns, including one who also became a saint.
The Christian population in Iraq is in danger of being extinct in about five years, a recent report from an international Catholic charity organization says.
A Roman Catholic archbishop based in New Jersey has stated that those involved in marriages not recognized by the Church cannot receive the sacrament of Communion.
The Church of England is reportedly considering plans to keep some historic village churches across the country opened only on holy days such as Christmas and Easter, due to population shifts and the ever-growing decline in attendance and church membership.
The Church of England is reportedly considering plans to keep some historic village churches across the country opened only on holy days such as Christmas and Easter, due to population shifts and the ever-growing decline in attendance and church membership.
The Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa has voted to recognize same-sex marriages and will start ordaining gay ministers without a celibacy clause. The DRC has been criticized by other Christian denominations, including by the Roman Catholic Church, for going against biblical doctrine.
China has reportedly announced an intensified campaign against Christian churches ahead of a national summit on religion.
A Florida congregation has successfully won the right to build a church in a Jacksonville Beach neighborhood despite objections from local residents and an attempt by the city to prevent construction.
The Church of England has apologized and spoke of its "deep shame and regret" on Wednesday after former Bishop of Gloucester Peter Ball was sentenced to 36 months in prison for sexually abusing 18 young men between 1977 and 1992.
Although the Bible portrays Jesus being tempted by Satan, some Christians doubt whether the devilish figure actually exists. However, one Christian pastor insists that it was indeed "a very real devil that tempted Jesus in the wilderness." In fact, he says, the devil "is still in business" and "goes to church every Sunday."
John Hagee, megachurch pastor and best-selling author, recently recounted a near-death experience that he believes was satanically inspired and thwarted by "the angel of God."
A defamation lawsuit filed by a former employee of a Presbyterian Church (USA) agency who was fired earlier this year was dismissed by a Tennessee judge last week.
Evangelical leaders and policy groups have come together to launch the "Every Living Thing" campaign, which is centered on protecting animal welfare.
The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States has for the first time appointed an openly gay individual to serve as interim executive director for one of its agencies.
After losing Senior Pastor David Landrith to an aggressive cancer last November, the five-campus Long Hollow Baptist Church in Tennessee, which became the first Southern Baptist church in the state to baptize 1,000 people annually, named Robby Gallaty, 39, as its new senior pastor on Sunday.
Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv started a new sermon series called "Stay Positive," and shared in his first message on Sunday eight reasons for believers to be optimistic in life based on what God says in just one chapter in the book of Romans in the New Testament.
As secular culture continues to promote transgenderism, popularized by the transformation of Bruce Jenner into Caitlyn, a group of Christians counselors will be tackling transgender issues and how the church responds next month at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
The children are the future? Well, the future is now, according to Larry Acosta, founder and CEO of the Urban Youth Workers Institute, a nonprofit organization whose mission it is to support and train Christians who are walking with and influencing the next generation of leaders.
The FBI arrested a teen after he was discovered to be plotting an attack against the Pope during his U.S. visit next week.
Some Christians are more comfortable being in the church than they are being the Church, and are sometimes fired up about serving but reluctant about sacrificing. These are two things that have to change, especially when it come to discipling youth, according to a director for a national outreach organization that focuses on reaching young people on their turf and in their culture.
Many Christians wrote to John Piper to ask whether Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk, did the right thing by refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, for which she spent six days in jail. The theologian responded to the question in the "Ask Pastor John" podcast.
A Vermont-based Mennonite who makes the journey to New York City each Sept. 11 to bring hope and healing to local residents after the terrorist attacks that killed over 3,000 people in 2001, says people seem to become less receptive to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ every year.
Pope Francis has once again implemented a radical change in the practices of the Catholic Church by speeding up and simplifying the process for marriage annulments.
The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States recently hosted a same-sex wedding at its national office in Louisville, Kentucky.
As the Mainline denomination Evangelical Lutheran Church in America continues to wrestle with declining membership, one of its congregations is experiencing rapid growth.
An Israeli rabbi who recently authored a book on charity has argued that the Bible actually calls on people to give twenty percent in charity rather than a ten percent tithe.
J.D. Greear, lead pastor of Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, has been noted for taking a 300-member church and growing the congregation to more than 9,000, making it one of the 100 fastest-growing churches in the U.S. So perhaps Greear can afford to say that pastors should stop their obsession with "gathering and counting" and instead get excited about the possible impact of "raising up and sending out" their members.
Gang members are getting converted through California high school Bible club meetings.
A strong majority of American Catholics support raising children in non-traditional families, such as single-parent and divorced households, or by same-sex parents, according to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for Religion & Public Life.
Russell Moore believes definitions are important, especially when it comes to terms like "Evangelical" and "gay Christian," the prominent Southern Baptist leader recently revealed in a discussion about what he thinks is at the root of divergent beliefs about human sexuality among Christians.
Christians in Hong Kong are now feeling pressure from authorities in China after the city has enjoyed freedom from the mainland for quite some time.
Christian celebrities are not exempted from depression, and they may be going through private battles, despite the happy and confident facade that they present to the public. Some famous Christian personalities have shared their own battle with depression and how they conquered the problem.
After admitting to having an extramarital affair and resigning from the Florida megachurch he pastored, Tullian Tchividjian has filed for divorce.
After admitting to having an extramarital affair and resigning from the Florida megachurch he pastored, Tullian Tchividjian has filed for divorce.
Christian celebrities are not exempted from depression, and they may be going through private battles, despite the happy and confident facade that they present to the public. Some famous Christian personalities have shared their own battle with depression and how they conquered the problem.
Bishop T.D. Jakes, the visionary behind the behemoth of a conference that is MegaFest, was a not able to preach on its final day for Sunday worship service due to an eye infection that needed immediate medial attention.
As thousands of Christians and others gathered outside Planned Parenthood clinics across the country Saturday to protest government funding for the abortion provider, theologian John Piper stood among the crowd at a clinic in Minnesota and prayed for the highly controversial organization.
Christians who are seriously ill now have easier access to spiritual care and reach chaplains for free counseling via specialized websites.
Tullian Tchividjian, former pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale and a grandson of famed evangelist the Rev. Billy Graham, has been deposed of his clergy credentials by the South Florida Presbytery.
The United Church of Canada plans to invest nearly $6 million into alternative energy sources that it acquired from selling all of its assets in fossil fuels.
A representative for Joyce Meyer Ministries insists that the non-profit organization has long valued transparency and financial accountability and was not, in fact, moved to make significant changes to its financial operations due to being targeted by a Senate investigation or scrutiny from investigative reports.
Sarah Jakes Roberts, author, motivational speaker and daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, is expecting her first child with husband Touré Roberts, the senior pastor of One Church International in Hollywood, California.
He can recite books of the Bible from memory, and this fall semester Tom Meyer, a member of Wordsower International Ministries, will be teaching a Bible memorization course at California-based Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.
A minister in the United Church of Canada who is an avowed atheist is fighting to keep her clergy credentials as a regional body investigates the effectiveness of her ministry.
Speaking from the text of an imprisoned Paul and Silas in Acts 16, Russell Moore addressed how Christians engage culture without losing the Gospel witness.
On a scale of 1 to 10, the Seventh-day Adventist Church in America is at a 9.1 when it comes to racial diversity and that number makes it the most diverse religious group in the U.S., according to a new study from the Pew Research Center.
E. Dewey Smith Jr., senior pastor at The House of Hope Atlanta (Greater Travelers Rest) in Decatur, Georgia, has become somewhat of a hero among gay rights advocates after a clip from one of his recent sermons on the hypocritical treatment of gays by some black churches went viral during the weekend. On Monday, however, he declared that his message should not be taken as support for LGBT advocacy.
A Florida man has given a large donation to the global missions arm of the largest Presbyterian denomination in the country.
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp, who was consecrated Friday to become bishop over the Central Province of Global United Fellowship during a ceremony in Jacksonville, Florida, says part of his mission is to carry on the vision established by Bishop Neil C. Ellis, who started the cross-denominational fellowship of spiritual leaders in 2013.
Evangelist Luis Palau has preached the Gospel to more than 30 million people in 75 countries, but he will share his life-changing message for the first time in New York Saturday as more than 60,000 people gather for a concert, the culmination of a months-long project that couples Christian evangelism with good works.
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee has announced that his regional body will not perform gay marriages.
Performance artist David Garibaldi, who accomplished his goal of raising $1 million for charity by age 30, wowed a Christian audience Tuesday night when he brought to life in a matter of minutes a stunning image of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns.
Christians should never stop doing evangelism or forget about the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as they engage the culture; those who oppose the Church today could be its leaders tomorrow, Russell Moore wrote in his new book, "Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel."
Six men who called senior pastor of Lakewood church, Joel Osteen, "a liar" during a bizarre outburst which scared several members into leaving a service at the Houston, Texas, megachurch prematurely on Sunday morning were removed from the church then slapped with charges of criminal trespassing.
A mainline protestant denomination will consider adopting a resolution supporting divestment from companies that do business with Israel.
The executive director for the mission agency of the largest Presbyterian denomination in the country has announced her resignation.
We stand today in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Charleston, South Carolina. The brutal massacre of those in prayer at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church should shock the conscience of every person. There is hardly a more vivid picture of unmasked evil than the murder of those in prayer.
Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, was elected today for the second year as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
In an amazing story of redemption he shared with his congregation on Sunday, Tennessee pastor Phillip Robinson forgave the man who murdered his father in cold blood almost 30 years ago.
Two bishops from a Catholic Archdiocese have announced their resignation over an investigation into the potential failures of the church body to protect minors from a sexually abusive priest.
A judge has ruled that a diocese in Texas which broke away from The Episcopal Church over theological differences is the rightful owner of a church property.
Christian millionaire Wayne Huizenga Jr. shared his conversion testimony with 500 business and community leaders in New York City Tuesday at a breakfast hosted by renowned evangelist Luis Palau in preparation for the upcoming NY City Fest event set for July 11 in Central Park, Manhattan.
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston said Sunday that Mark Driscoll, who resigned as the lead pastor of a U.S. megachurch last October due to a controversy surrounding his leadership style and statements he had made, is not attending their upcoming conferences.
An Anglican diocese in Quebec, Canada, has elected its first woman bishop, continuing the trend in the Anglican Communion of increased upper level female leadership.
The Presbyterian Church (USA) recently reached out to President Barack Obama and other U.S. officials urging them to use their resources to ensure that the rights of two Sudanese pastors facing possible execution for preaching the Gospel are upheld in Sudan.
Christians believe that Jesus Christ is coming back for His church. Pastor Greg Laurie of a California megachurch urged the congregation to take that promise of Jesus seriously, and shared what surrounds this great event and what they should do until then.
A minister who works as an executive at Presbyterian Church (USA) has filed a defamation lawsuit against the denomination over recently publishing claims that he acted unethically.
Phil Lineberger, 69, former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and pastor of Sugar Land Baptist Church, reportedly took his own life Sunday after a long battle with depression.
In what some critics are calling a leg on his comeback tour, former Mars Hill lead pastor Mark Driscoll, who stepped down from his now dissolved Seattle-based megachurch in October, is expected to deliver a sermon at James River Church near Springfield, Missouri, on Sunday.
The United Methodist Church in North Alabama announced the closing of nine churches on Monday just weeks after a Pew report found that the number of Americans identifying as Christian in the U.S. has decreased since 2007.
What should Christians do about the hostile environment they increasingly face? In a Christian Post interview, professor George Yancey talks about his new book written for fellow Christians, "Hostile Environment: Understanding and Responding to Anti-Christian Bias."
Starting this Sunday a church located in the heart of New York City will be giving away free movie tickets to every first-time visitor as well as the person who invites them.
A conservative Presbyterian church that was founded in 2012 in response to the growing theological liberalism of Presbyterian Church (USA) has reached its 200th member congregation.
At the border between Israel and Jordan in east Jerusalem, a lone Jordanian soldier dressed in camouflage and armed with a gun gazed nonchalantly at a spectacle unfolding before him on the other side of the river. Christians, busloads of them, were beginning to arrive.
A Kansas-based megachurch congregation that already boasts of being equal to the size of 150 United Methodist churches combined, is constructing a new $90 million sanctuary that will hold 3,500 people for each of its six Sunday services and will be adorned with a large stained glass structure to illustrate stories from the Bible.
The number of congregations belonging to Presbyterian Church (USA) fell below the 10,000 mark during 2014, according to statistics released by the denomination.
Mark Driscoll, who resigned last October as the lead pastor of the Seattle-based Mars Hill megachurch due to a controversy surrounding his leadership style, delivered a sermon at Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek near downtown Seattle on Sunday.
The missionary organization of the largest Protestant church in America has adjusted its standards for missionaries so that people who have spoken in tongues may join.
Contrary to recent reports based on studies that emphasize the growth of non-religious people in the United States and the decline of church attendance, Christianity in America is not dying, according to a new survey that examines the nuances and complexities of how people self-identify with faith by Waco, Texas-based Baylor University.
A regional body of the United Methodist Church based in Georgia has been accused of bullying a pastor and her church over their support for traditional marriage.
First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia, is seeing dozens of members leaving to form their own church following its failure to officially disaffiliate from the Presbyterian Church (USA) over theological differences.
A diocese that broke away from The Episcopal Church in 2012 over theological and personal differences might join a prominent conservative Anglican group.
Despite the culture wars over issues like homosexuality and the constant barrage of messages in mainstream media declaring conservative values outmoded, research shows more American Christians prefer traditional values and identify as conservative rather than liberal.
An animation map showing 5,000 years of religious history in 90 seconds shows the effect of Christian missions on the spread of Christianity.
Reinhard Bonnke, a longtime and once hardline global evangelist who clashed with Muslims in Africa to win millions of converts for Christ on the continent, is set to get a Lifetime Global Impact award at the Global Congress of Empowered21 in Jerusalem for his trailblazing ministry next month.
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of Crystal Cathedral and "Hour of Power," is being laid to rest on Monday at a public memorial held outside the glass-walled megachurch in Garden Grove, California.
A group of conservative Anglican leaders are reportedly meeting in London to discuss forming a "parallel" church that they feel would be more true to Anglican principles on positions like women bishops and gay marriage.
