Willow Creek Leadership Summit Goes on Despite Mass Resignations
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. (RNS) — The Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Community Church began Thursday (Aug. 9) morning by addressing the elephant in the
Armed Raids, Worship Bans, Fines for Leaders in Disputed Ukraine Region
Authorities of the self-declared Luhansk People's Republic, an unrecognized entity in eastern Ukraine, have regularly halted worship meetings by a range of religious communities, seized religious literature
Willow Creek Elders and Lead Pastor Resign in Wake of Hybels Revelations
CHICAGO (RNS) — The lead pastor and entire elder board of Willow Creek Community Church have announced they will resign to give the church a
Passionately Pursuing Peace
The first half of August is a difficult time for many Japanese people, especially for those middle-aged or above. The great suffering caused by Japan’s warring
Houses of Worship Mobilize for Back-To-School Time
OKLAHOMA CITY (RNS) — Christy Watson, communications director for the Oklahoma State School Boards Association, said she has noticed a definite uptick in engagement between
Route 66 Festival Helps Spark Church’s ‘Immediate Impact’
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (BP) -- In an Illinois town proud of its Route 66 heritage, thousands gather every year to celebrate what John Steinbeck called "the
Trucker Who Killed Family of 5 Finds Mercy
OGALLALA, Neb. (BP) -- A grieving father's Scripture-laden plea for mercy led to a lenient 180-day jail sentence for the truck driver who killed
Teens’ Screen Time Linked to ADHD, Spiritual Problems
NASHVILLE (BP) -- Teens who report high-frequency digital media use are twice as likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a study in the Journal of the
Why Fewer Americans Are (and Aren’t) Attending Religious Services
(RNS) — Fewer adults are attending religious services in the United States, but not necessarily because they don’t believe.
Many cite practical or personal reasons for
When Pastors Address Poverty, Parishioners Respond
Parishioners place significant trust in their pastors when it comes to addressing poverty, according to a Barna Group report released on July 31.