Although most Protestant churches have resumed in-person services, overall attendance continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels, a new Lifeway Research survey found. “While there are a handful of exceptions, we can definitively ... Read More »
Ron Sider died July 27: Here’s why it matters
Ron Sider was an Evangelical Christian caught in the political crossfire and his voice will be missed. It was the kind of John Paul II quotation that was powerful and prophetic — ... Read More »
Broadcaster hopes Protestant, Orthodox Christians will unite in Ukraine
Orthodox and evangelical Christians share concern about the rising tensions in Ukraine. Daniel Johnson, who runs a Christian radio broadcasting organization in Eastern Europe, elaborated on the situation on the ground and ... Read More »
For Turkey’s only Christian magazine, turning 10 years old is a miracle
Publisher Gökhan Talas recalled the early days of his Miras magazine when he took a finished issue of Turkey’s only Christian periodical to an advertiser to collect payment. One pastor had not ... Read More »
Pastors question if they’ll unplug from online services after pandemic
Pastors Daniel Ying and Brad Bissell doubled as online TV preachers on YouTube during the coronavirus pandemic, preaching to video cameras and livestreaming into homes for months during the covid pandemic. And ... Read More »
Pastors feeling overwhelmed, survey finds
More than six in 10 pastors of evangelical and historically black Protestant churches agree that “the role of being a pastor is frequently overwhelming,” with 21 percent strongly agreeing, a new Lifeway ... Read More »
Biola conference will explore Jesus Movement revival of 1970s
Fifty years ago, Christian revival sparked during the Jesus People Movement. Aiming to fuel the flame of the same type of revival, Biola University will host a new annual Bible conference — ... Read More »
Defying the experts and media, percentage of Americans identifying as ‘Evangelical’ rises
As sociologists and pollsters continue to study the interaction of faith and politics, a new poll is turning heads. More white Americans identified as born again or evangelical during the Trump administration, ... Read More »
Census data point to rebound in number of two-parent families
The traditional two-parent family is making a comeback, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In the mid-2000’s, only about two-thirds of families included both mother and father in the home, ... Read More »
Effort seeks to cover Japan in prayer during Olympics
Christian organizations around the world are partnering to cover Japan with 1 million hours of prayer during the 30 days of the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic games. “Japan1Million,” a movement started by ... Read More »
Just 40 percent who normally attend Easter services will do so Sunday
The arrival of the pandemic caused major disruptions to Easter services at many churches in 2020. Although churchgoers say they now are more comfortable with attending live services, many still plan to ... Read More »
Beth Moore discusses decision to leave Baptist denomination
Christian leaders are responding to the departure from the Southern Baptist denomination by respected author and Bible teacher Beth Moore. Born Wanda Elizabeth in 1957, her departure was intensely covered in the ... Read More »
Largest Protestant adoption agency opens services to include LGBTQ parents
The nation’s largest Protestant adoption agency is facing criticism for recently opening adoptions to LGBTQ parents. The ministry has been adopting to LGBTQ families in Michigan since May 2019, after the state ... Read More »
Lack of biblical knowledge threatens the church and young people
A lack of biblical literacy is one of the greatest threats to the church and young people, an evangelical says. “Beyond all theological differences, financial problems and political questions, our biggest problem ... Read More »
Hawley, other leaders criticize Obama over remarks about evangelical Hispanics
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is among the Christian leaders who are responding to former President Barack Obama and his remarks about evangelical Hispanics who voted for Donald Trump. “Ah yes, those Hispanic ... Read More »
Biden had less evangelical support than Clinton did in 2016, poll finds
White evangelical support for the Democratic presidential candidate dropped from 2016 to this year, according to research by the Faith & Freedom Coalition. Eighty-one percent of self-identified white evangelicals voted for President ... Read More »
200 evangelical leaders sign letter calling for peace following elections
As Americans await the outcome of the presidential election, more than 200 evangelical leaders are encouraging communities to rise above political partisanship and societal divisions to live out the gospel by pursuing ... Read More »
President Trump reveals he is now a ‘non-denominational’ Christian
President Trump, who has allied himself closely with evangelicals but spoken little of his personal faith, released a new statement of his religious identification. Having been confirmed into the Presbyterian Church as a ... Read More »
Most Americans don’t see Democratic candidates as very religious
Religion has been a topic of conversation during the Democratic presidential primary, and some candidates have pointed out how their religious beliefs have shaped their political positions. But Americans don’t consider the Democratic candidates ... Read More »
How can you follow Jesus and support Donald Trump?
Like many, I’m perplexed by the divide in the Christian community over President Trump — but I’m not surprised. The media is fueling lies, and the world is listening. This was demonstrated ... Read More »
25 Best-selling Evangelical books of 2019 listed
The top 25 Christian books of 2019 include some well-known names and some new authors. One of the books has been a top seller for 16 years and remains on the list ... Read More »
Average sermon length determined by type of church
Many people heard a sermon for the first time in a long during the Christmas season. How long the service lasted depends upon the type of church, according to a new survey ... Read More »
Missionary couple sets goal: Share the Gospel 2,020 times by 2020
It’s a hefty goal: share the Gospel 2,020 times by the fall of 2020. It’s an even loftier goal when following these conditions: The entire Gospel story should be presented, not just ... Read More »
New book from Paula White divides evangelical leaders
Paula White, a spiritual advisor to President Donald Trump and former pastor of New Destiny Christian Center, is no stranger to controversy. Like many pastors who attain national attention, she has been ... Read More »
Cuba ramps up crackdown on evangelical pastors
Authorities in Cuba on Sunday (July 14) refused to allow the national presidents of two Christian denominations to board their flight to Washington, D.C., for a religious freedom event, sources said, according ... Read More »