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In Essentials, Unity. In Conspiracy Theories, Truth.
Political divides are pushing US pastors back to the core convictions of their faith.
Meet the Republican Congressman Who Says His Faith Led Him to Vote for Impeachment
Adam Kinzinger wants to see a commitment to truth reorient his party and recover the witness of the American church.
Francis Chan Returns from Hong Kong After Visa Rejected
The California pastor hopes to return to the small group of house churches he started last year.
Biden Invokes Augustine in Call for American Unity
Prayers, Bible verses, and reference to the ‘City of God’ set the stage for the inauguration of a Catholic president.
Two Pastors Join SBC President Race
One is known for his involvement in racial reconciliation efforts, and the other is a founding member of the anti-“woke” Conservative Baptist Network.
Survey: Black Churches Become a Greater Refuge Amid Political Powerlessness
In 2020, black churchgoers felt more disempowered than black Americans overall, Barna Group reports.
March for Life Plans Disrupted by DC Security Concerns
The annual event is asking participants to “stay home” for the first time since Roe v. Wade.
Houston Megachurch Pastor Sentenced to Prison Over $3.5M Fraud Scheme
Church leaders believe entrepreneurial pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell already accounted for the wrong by apologizing and repaying investors.
Most Evangelical Trump Voters Didn’t Turn on Mike Pence
While Trump extremists set the vice president up as a traitor, most believers stood by his decision to confirm the election.
Christian Leaders Pray for Peace and Safety Amid Capitol Mob
For believers under democratic rule, peaceful transitions are “part of honoring and submitting to God’s ordained leaders.”
Evangelicals in Congress Prefer Generic Labels
Baptists, nondenominational Christians, and Pentecostals are underrepresented on Capitol Hill, while the “other” category continues to grow.
Joni Eareckson Tada Asks for Prayer After Contracting COVID-19
The 71-year-old ministry leader, who is quadriplegic and at risk, is in “bright spirits” and receiving antibodies treatment.
Two Prominent Pastors Break With SBC After Critical Race Theory Statement
Charlie Dates and Ralph D. West spoke out in response to a controversial statement released by seminary presidents.
Pornhub Removes Majority of Videos in a Victory for Exodus Cry
But the fight against exploitation continues with new momentum from a Nicholas Kristof investigation.
Engineered in His Image? Christians More Cautious About Gene Editing.
A Pew Research survey across 20 countries found believers lag behind non-religious neighbors in support for the technology, with the biggest gap in the US.
Southern Baptists Keep Quarreling Over Critical Race Theory
Even among Christians who agree Scripture comes first, there’s a debate over whether to learn from or reject secular theories that see racism as structural.
2020’s Most-Read Bible Verse: ‘Do Not Fear’
In an uncertain and difficult year, a record number of people searched for healing, fear, and justice.
Pastors Launch Church-Planting Network for ‘Black and Brown Neighborhoods’
A new initiative led by Thabiti Anyabwile aims to support leaders serving in distressed urban areas.
Charities Adapt to Save Christmas from COVID-19
Nonprofits are offering churches more ways to give during a season with fewer in-person gatherings.
Bible Readers in Foxholes: Combat Vets More Engaged in Scripture
The most popular topics for military Bible study are suffering, hopelessness, and loneliness.
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