A Southern Baptist Leader Hid Decades of Abuse. Will His Fall Doom SBC Abuse Reforms?
Revelations about the decadeslong abuse by a prominent SBC leader have led to fears that the denomination's sex-abuse reforms are doomed to fail.
Chicago Pastors Help the City Grapple with Flood of Migrants
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has been sending thousands of migrants to cities like Chicago, Illinois. Many churches in the Windy City are stepping up to help care for the migrants.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Subject of Clergy Misconduct Complaint Over Handling of Allegations
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, head of the Episcopal Church, is the subject of an internal clergy misconduct complaint for his response to abuse allegations against Bishop Prince Singh, the former bishop of the Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan.
US Pastors Struggle With Post-Pandemic Burnout. Survey Shows Half Considered Quitting Since 2020
More than 4 in 10 of clergy have seriously considered leaving their congregations at least once since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than half thought seriously of leaving the ministry.
The SBC Will Sell Insurance, Retirement to Women Pastors — If They Aren’t Southern Baptists
In 2004, Southern Baptists voted to allow their insurance and retirement agency to work with other churches. The latest denomination to sign up is the Global Methodist Church, made up of former United Methodists.
How To Deal With Same-Sex Unions? It’s a Question Fracturing Major Christian Denominations
Divisions over marriage, sexuality, and inclusion of gays and lesbians are proving insurmountable for the foreseeable future in many sectors of Christianity.
Prominent Black Church in New York Sued for Gender Bias by Woman Who Sought To Be Its Senior Pastor
Over its 215-year history, the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem has earned a reputation as the flagship of the Black church in America.
Pandemic Boosted Resilience, Hurt Financial Health of Black Churches, Says Report
A new report highlights the challenges faced by Black and multiracial congregations, as well as their resilience, in the wake of COVID-19.
Southern Baptists Settle Abuse Lawsuit Against Legendary Conservative Leader Paul Pressler
The nation’s largest Protestant denomination has settled a sexual abuse lawsuit against one of its prominent leaders who had been accused of allegedly molesting young men for decades.
IHOPKC Cuts Ties With Mike Bickle Over ‘Inappropriate Behavior’
Best known for launching a round-the-clock prayer and missions group, Bickle admitted to ‘past misconduct’ earlier this month.