June 2014

Research
Mystery Shoppers Rate Church Size
Over six years, more than 4,000 unchurched mystery guests visited churches of all sizes across the U.S. Here’s what they thought.

June 27, 2014 10:39 AM
Gleanings
Bahrain Welcomes First Catholic Cathedral
The Persian Gulf island has had a Christian presence for over a century.

June 26, 2014 12:45 PM
Gleanings
An Appeals Court Just Struck Down Utah's Same-Sex Marriage Ban. What Else is Happening?
As states overturn gay marriage bans, the "blue state thing" is turning less partisan.

June 26, 2014 11:04 AM
International
PC(USA) Divests From Some Israeli Holdings. Does It Matter?
(UPDATED) The divestment of the 1.8 million-member denomination may have symbolic power, but how much?

June 25, 2014 8:53 AM
International
The Good News for Churches as Malaysia Says Christian Paper Can't Call God 'Allah'
As a divided high court hands down its decision, Christians focus on the government's response.

June 24, 2014 1:47 PM
Gleanings
Three Controversial Christian Colleges Learn Their Accreditation Fate
Southern Baptist schools recently made headlines for finances, presidential changes, and teacher turnover.

June 24, 2014 10:50 AM
Gleanings
Eastern Mennonite University Delays Decision on Same-Sex Relationships
Meanwhile, current policy against same-sex relationships among faculty will not be enforced.

June 23, 2014 4:47 PM
International
Meriam Ibrahim, Sudanese Woman Sentenced for Apostasy, Released
(UPDATED) May face another lawsuit from family.

June 23, 2014 10:23 AM
Gleanings
PC(USA) Permits Pastors To Perform Same-Sex Marriages, Thanks to Conservative Exodus
Now 172 regional bodies must ratify 'two people' redefinition of marriage, passed by 3 to 1 margin.

June 20, 2014 11:05 AM
International
Egypt's Most Infamous Christian Convert Faces 5 Years in Prison for 'False' TV Broadcast
Hegazy, the first Muslim-background believer to sue Egypt to recognize his conversion, charged with disturbing the peace.

June 20, 2014 10:25 AM