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Andy Savage scandal: Highpoint Church leader dropped from conference speaker line-up
Andy Savage scandal: Highpoint Church leader dropped from conference speaker line-up

The scandal around Andy Savage's abuse is developing pace with the lead pastor at Highpoint Church, where Savage works, being removed from the speaking line-up of an upcoming Christian conference.

Chinese state destroys Christian megachurch as religious crackdown continues
Chinese state destroys Christian megachurch as religious crackdown continues

The Chinese government this week demolished with explosives a notorious Christian megachurch in its Shanxi province, heightening tensions between Chinese Christians and the government's atheistic communist regime.

Pastor Andy Savage's marriage book canceled after admitting to sexually assaulting a teenager
Pastor Andy Savage's marriage book canceled after admitting to sexually assaulting a teenager

A Christian publisher has canceled the publication of Andy Savage's marriage book after it was revealed that the pastor sexually assaulted a teenager.

Russell Moore warns of second coming of Christ & Judgment Day facing fraud preachers
Russell Moore warns of second coming of Christ & Judgment Day facing fraud preachers

Ethicist Russell Moore advised people keep in mind how terrible theocracies are, citing the ongoing protests in Iran against the hardline Islamic government. Moore also reminded his readers of how Jesus warned about those claiming messianic authority.

Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences
Trump adviser Paula White says send money to her for blessings – or face divine consequences

Donald Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White has told people to send her money – ideally their January salary – in order to receive blessings, or face divine consequences.

'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'
'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'

Pastors who preach one thing and do another are harmful and, like the scribes and Pharisees of old, they end up leading a double life when they detach themselves from God and his people, the Pope said in his sermon yesterday during Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican.

'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him

The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.

Easter celebration dates for 2018
Easter celebration dates for 2018

Santa Claus has come and gone with Christmas and New Year's Eve 2017 in the books. Now, the Easter Bunny is on his way with a bundle of chocolate eggs with the Easter celebration to commence on Mar. 30.

After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again

A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.

New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents

A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.

Church of England lays claim to minerals under vast areas of privately owned land
Church of England lays claim to minerals under vast areas of privately owned land

The Church of England has laid claim to minerals under privately owned land covering an area the size of the Lake District, including in regions that have been earmarked for fracking, according to The Times.

Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim
Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim

A church leader in Texas has been put on leave of absence and is under investigation after it was alleged that he told a 17-year-old girl 'not to mention' being sexually assaulted 20 years ago by the senior pastor Andy Savage.

 Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment
Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment

The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.

Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools
Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools

Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.

Vicar found guilty of spiritually abusing teenage boy
Vicar found guilty of spiritually abusing teenage boy

A vicar in Oxfordshire has been convicted by the Church of England of spiritually abusing a teenage boy, in what is thought to be the first judgment of its kind, the Church Times reported.

Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations
Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations

Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).