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Top Christian worship songs of 2021
After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.
'The only solution was prayer' - Denzel Washington responds to Will Smith's Chris Rock slap
Denzel Washington has opened up about the advice he gave to Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the middle of the Oscars.
Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll
An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.
Biden declares support for trans surgeries, puberty blockers for kids, adolescents
The Biden administration backed what it described as "gender-affirming health care" for children.
Former Hillsong Dallas Pastor Reed Bogard resigned after he was accused of rape, investigation reveals
Less than two weeks after Reed Bogard abruptly resigned as lead pastor of the now-defunct Hillsong Dallas in January 2021, an internal investigation commissioned by Hillsong Global said that the married father of three was accused of rape by a junior female staffer with whom he had a monthlong affair while serving at Hillsong NYC years earlier.
'Mother church' of Vineyard USA splits from denomination
In a move that has "grieved" Vineyard USA, Vineyard Anaheim, the "mother church" of the movement, has announced that it is officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.
Americans are leaving church and most aren't coming back - report
"Without robust religious experiences to draw on, Americans feel less connected to the traditions and beliefs of their parents' faith."
Hillsong's Atlanta pastor quits over scandals
The pastor of Hillsong's Atlanta, Georgia, church has announced he is stepping down in the wake of successive scandals in the Australia-based denomination.
Study: More congregations in the US are reopening but attendance remains flat
In churches across the US, there has been little or no rise in the number of people attending in-person religious services over the past six months.
Anti-woke preachers Voddie Baucham and Tom Ascol to be nominated as SBC leaders
Two Baptist preachers known for their claims that the nation's largest Protestant denomination is becoming too liberal will be nominated for top roles in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Christian Post's tweet about transgender Biden official breached 'hateful conduct' policy
The tweet was censored and The Christian Post's Twitter account suspended over the tweet that said Rachel Levine, a trans-identified Biden official, is a man.
Most Americans think nation's moral compass is pointing in the wrong direction
A majority of Americans, including Christians and non-Christians, are concerned that America's moral compass is pointed in the wrong direction and they're turning to family for guidance
Mark Wahlberg says Hollywood resisted his new faith-based movie, 'Father Stu'
The devout Catholic spent several years pitching the religious drama to Hollywood studios. But in his words, "Hollywood doesn't make films like this."
Twitter suspends Congresswoman for trans-critical tweet
Rep Vicky Hartzler of Missouri was suspended Monday for posting a tweet stating, "Women's sports are for women, not men pretending to be women."
Biden pushes trans rights during State of the Union
Biden delivered a message to "our younger transgender Americans," telling them "I'll always have your back as your president so you can be yourself and reach your God-given potential."
Senate defeats bill to codify abortion rights into federal law
As a bill that would have codified the right to abortion into federal law failed to advance in the U.S. Senate Monday, pro-life advocates contend that Senate Democrats who supported the bill are "radically out of touch with the American people."