Court Rules California Church Members Can’t Sue
An Orange County congregation’s bylaws permitted a controversial split from Vineyard USA.
Good Friday’s Answers to Wounded Church Members
Christ’s crucified body holds the pain experienced by the church body.
Pastors Wonder About Church Members Who Never Came Back Post-Pandemic
New research shows disagreement over COVID-19 policies drove changes in attendance, but “a lot of it is a mystery.”
Influential Chinese House Church Faces New Crackdown
UPDATE: Two of the detained face charges of “inciting subversion of state power.”
Church Discipline Is Still the Exception
But it’s making a comeback in some circles, including among Reformed congregations that emphasize church membership.
At least 18 Christians Killed in Crackdown of Iran Protests
Iranians hope for US action after the regime in Tehran killed thousands–perhaps tens of thousands–last month.
Kenyan Christians Wrestle with the Costs of Working Abroad
Working in the Gulf States promises better pay, but pastors say the distance harm marriages and children.
China Detains Influential House Church Pastor
Authorities arrested Zion Church’s Pastor Jin “Ezra” Mingri along with dozens of church leaders.
The Syrian Pastors Who Stayed
Violent clashes have led many Christians to emigrate, yet some church leaders see a revival brewing.
As Shutdown Strains Incomes, Church Ramps Up to Feed the Hungry
In suburban Detroit, a $50,000 ministry grant helps families keep food on the tables during furloughs.