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Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz fired over 'moral failures'
Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday in which he said the decision "was not taken lightly and was done in the best interests of everyone, including Pastor Carl."
John Piper poses the 'eternally significant' question for Trump and Biden
There's an "eternally significant" question Donald Trump and Joe Biden should ask themselves as votes continue to be counted, says John Piper, but it's not whether they've won this election.
Pope's comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context - Vatican official
Recently released comments by Pope Francis seemingly supporting civil unions for same-sex couples were "edited" and not given "necessary contextualization," according to a Vatican official.
Hundreds of evangelical leaders vow to be peacemakers as US election goes to the wire
Hundreds of American evangelical leaders pledged to be peacemakers on the eve of one of the tightest elections in US history.
Americans divided over pastor endorsements for political candidates
While Americans are divided on whether it's appropriate for pastors to personally endorse candidates for public office even outside of their church role, the percentage of Protestant pastors doing so has increased by nearly 50% over the last four years, according to a new survey by LifeWay Research.
Most Americans voters support female-only spaces and oppose medical transition for trans kids
The vast majority of Americans, regardless of their political affiliation, support the preservation of single-sex spaces and women's sports as female-only, a new survey has found.
Jerry Falwell Jr sues Liberty University for defamation
Jerry Falwell Jr is suing Liberty University over public comments it made in connection with his resignation.
Pastors and pro-lifers celebrate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
Conservative leaders and prominent evangelical pastors praised the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as an associate justice to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday evening, describing her as a fair and highly qualified voice to join the bench.
Dozens of countries sign declaration denying 'right' to abortion
Dozens of countries have signed a declaration on women's health that opposes the concept of abortion as a human right.
Bethel's Bill Johnson says he'll be voting for Trump 'with confidence and a clear conscience'
Johnson voted for Trump back in 2016 and will be doing so again on November 3.
US gets its first African-American cardinal
Archbishop Wilton Gregory, of Washington DC, is going to be the US' first African-American cardinal. Pope Francis announced his name among the 13 new members of the Catholic Church's highest governing body on Sunday.
Donald Trump says he's a 'non-denominational Christian'
Responding to a question about whether he considers himself an evangelical, Trump revealed he has moved on from Presbyterianism and is now a "non-denominational Christian".
Episcopal bishop investigated over refusal to allow same-sex marriages announces resignation
A bishop in the US Episcopal Church has announced his resignation after a disciplinary panel found him guilty of violating canon law over his refusal to permit same-sex marriage blessings in his diocese.
John Piper challenges Christian support for Trump
He ends by suggesting that he may not vote for Trump or Biden on November 3 because his allegiance to Jesus sets him "at odds" with "death by abortion and death by arrogance".
Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit
Churches across all denominations are now increasingly turning to online giving as a majority of them report reduced giving in the pews amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Ministry Brands.
Petition accuses Moody Bible Institute of sex abuse cover-up
A recently launched petition alleges that sexual abuse has been covered up at Moody Bible Institute and is urging a formal investigation.