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Pandemic has negatively impacted churches, say half of pastors
Pandemic has negatively impacted churches, say half of pastors

Nearly half of Protestant pastors (48%) say that the economic lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted their churches, but only a small fraction of them say the impact has been "very" negative, according to a new survey.

Independent investigation into Hillsong NYC to be launched after Carl Lentz firing
Independent investigation into Hillsong NYC to be launched after Carl Lentz firing

An independent investigation into the management of Hillsong NYC is to be launched after its pastor Carl Lentz was fired last week for cheating on his wife.

Biden pledges to reverse Trump-era pro-life policies
Biden pledges to reverse Trump-era pro-life policies

Former vice president Joe Biden has vowed to roll back a number of President Donald Trump's executive orders and dismantle the administration's pro-life policies should he take office next year.

Christy Wimber thanks people for support after announcing divorce
Christy Wimber thanks people for support after announcing divorce

Christy made the announcement in a Twitter post asking that people remember she is "human".

Muslim New Yorker claims she had affair with fired pastor Carl Lentz
Muslim New Yorker claims she had affair with fired pastor Carl Lentz

A Muslim woman claims to have had a months-long sexual relationship with fired Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz.

Bush offers prayers for Biden's success
Bush offers prayers for Biden's success

"Though we have political differences, I know Joe Biden to be a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country," Bush said.

Euthanasia is a 'reasonable excuse' to travel abroad during lockdown - Hancock
Euthanasia is a 'reasonable excuse' to travel abroad during lockdown - Hancock

Despite the British government's strict lockdown rules prohibiting travel abroad, people seeking physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia will be allowed to travel, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.

Christians praying for Biden and healing in the US after election win
Christians praying for Biden and healing in the US after election win

Christians have been praying for President-elect Joe Biden after he beat Donald Trump in the election.

Joe Biden quotes hymn 'On Eagle's Wings' in victory speech
Joe Biden quotes hymn 'On Eagle's Wings' in victory speech

Joe Biden quoted the popular Christian hymn "On Eagle's Wings" in his address to the nation after being declared winner of the presidential election.

Pro-lifers fear expansion of abortion access after Joe Biden wins election
Pro-lifers fear expansion of abortion access after Joe Biden wins election

Pro-life and pro-abortion groups reacted Saturday to projections that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has defeated President Donald Trump to win the White House.

Doctor 'surprised and delighted' by Tim Keller's cancer progress
Doctor 'surprised and delighted' by Tim Keller's cancer progress

Tim Keller has received some good news from his doctor in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

The reputation of American evangelical Christians 'has never been worse' - Francis Chan
The reputation of American evangelical Christians 'has never been worse' - Francis Chan

Francis Chan has some sobering words for evangelicals in the US.

Significant drop in number of Christian registered voters in the US
Significant drop in number of Christian registered voters in the US

The number of Christian registered voters in the US has fallen sharply since 2008.

'I was unfaithful in my marriage,' says Carl Lentz after Hillsong NYC firing
'I was unfaithful in my marriage,' says Carl Lentz after Hillsong NYC firing

Sacked Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz has admitted to marital unfaithfulness after being fired from the church over "moral failures".

Popular Christian blogger mourns sudden death of 'sweet, kind, godly son'
Popular Christian blogger mourns sudden death of 'sweet, kind, godly son'

Popular Christian blogger Tim Challies has paid a touching tribute to his "dear" son Nick after he tragically died on Tuesday.

Strong support for Trump among white evangelicals, exit polls show

Exit polls for the US elections show that over three-quarters of white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump.