When Pastors Plagiarize Sermons
Preachers love to borrow from each other, but the practice can sometimes lead to plagiarism. Theologically, this raises serious concerns and can even lead to a pastor being fired.
Prominent Georgia Church Leaves United Methodist Church Over Pastor’s Reassignment
The largest United Methodist church in the Atlanta metropolitan region announced it is leaving the denomination over the reassignment of its lead pastor. Rather than leave the church, where he has served since 2016, the pastor announced he was surrendering his credentials as an ordained
Faculty Vote ‘No Confidence’ in Board at Seattle Pacific University Over LGBTQ Hiring Exclusion
The faculty of Seattle Pacific University, a Christian school associated with the Free Methodist Church, has taken a vote of no confidence in its board of trustees after members of the board declined to change its policy prohibiting the hiring of LGBTQ people.
Pandemic Altered U.S. Churchgoers’ Discipleship Practices
A study by Nashville-based Lifeway Research found U.S. churchgoers were less likely to be involved in small groups during the pandemic, but many added some digital and individual activities to their discipleship routines.
Pastor Who Criticized Overweight Wives Returns from Leave
A General Baptist minister in Missouri who went on leave after a February sermon widely criticized for sexist comments about the weight of married women issued a new statement along with his church as he prepares to return to the pulpit.
Liberty University Sues Former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 Million, Citing Conspiracy, Breach of Contract
Liberty University, one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, is suing former president Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing a breach of contract and a conspiracy to mislead the university’s board.
William Jewell Creates Commission to Document School’s Slavery Ties
William Jewell College, a historic Baptist school in Liberty, Missouri, announced the creation of a “Racial Reconciliation Commission” Monday to document the school’s ties to slavery and explore future steps in response.
Church: ‘Black Lives Matter’ Banners to Stay Despite Thieves
A banner proclaiming Black Lives Matter has been stolen from a southwest Alabama church. Again. Rev. Jim Flowers, pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile, says they will hang up another one.
SBU Faces Second Accreditation Inquiry After Tenure Denial Complaint
Still in the middle of one investigation from its accrediting body, Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, now faces a separate inquiry that emerged after trustees denied tenure to the director of the school’s social work program.
Beth Moore Apologizes for Elevating ‘Complementarian’ Theology that Limits Women Leaders
First she shook the evangelical world by leaving the Southern Baptist Convention. Now Beth Moore, arguably the evangelical world’s most famous Bible teacher, has begged forgiveness for supporting the theology of male headship rooted in many evangelical cultures.