In Vatican Summit’s Closing Document, Agreement That Synodality Is Church’s Future
Pope Francis’ synod on synodality never sought to answer the church’s hot-button questions, but it achieved its goal of promoting dialogue.
Mike Bickle, Leader of IHOP Movement, Accused of Sexual Abuse
Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations.
Chaos Erupts Over SBC Legal Filing in Louisville Abuse Lawsuit
A friend-of-the-court filing has led to questions of whether the Southern Baptist Convention has changed its ways in dealing with abuse.
For 200th Anniversary, Church Honors 53 People Enslaved by Its Founders
As First Baptist Church in Columbia, Missouri, celebrates its bicentennial, the church dedicated its worship service on Sunday to truth-telling and lament regarding its founders who practiced and defended slavery.
Church Parking Near Stadiums Scores Big in a Win-Win for Faith Congregations & Sports Fans
Across the nation, houses of worship located near stadiums — from Boston’s Fenway Park to the Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field — have opened their parking lots to legions of fans.
‘You Can’t Unsee’ Systemic Racism
While historian Jemar Tisby has been canceled from many conservative White Christian spaces, other Christians are willing to listen. So this issue of A Public Witness takes you to a special class session to learn about the need for churches to fight institutional racism.
Church Darkens Hue of Stained-Glass Jesus
A large stained-glass depiction of Jesus in a progressive Baptist church in Louisville, Kentucky, shone in the Gothic-style sanctuary on Sunday with a new look. The church had darkened a White image of Jesus to provide a more accurate look.
Black Churches Play a Key Role in Connecting Communities to Broadband Internet
‘There are churches near, and people near, places where there are no internet carriers at all,’ said the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner.
Clergy Burnout Is a Growing Concern in Polarized Churches. A Summit Offers Coping Strategies
Faith leaders have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for growing mental health distress across the U.S., from college campuses to the military and rural communities.
In Sequel to ‘Green’ Encyclical, Pope Urges Rich to Do Their Part to Combat Climate Change
Pope Francis blasted the wealthy few who exploit the environment to the detriment of the poor people in society.