News & Reporting

Died: Harold Camping, Christian Radio Host Who Predicted the World's End

(UPDATED) Family Radio founder apologized for 'incorrect and sinful' $100 million rapture campaign.

Kate Tracy|December 17, 2013 12:45 PM

The Six People Americans Now Trust More Than Their Pastor (2013)

Views on clergy honesty and ethics hit record low. However, Gallup still finds clergy rank No. 7 out of 22 professions.

Kate Tracy|December 16, 2013 03:58 PM

Died: Russ Reid, Marketer Who Modernized How Your Favorite Ministries Raise Money

Reid helped Billy Graham Crusade, Prison Fellowship, Promise Keepers, World Vision, International Justice Mission, and more.

Kate Tracy|December 16, 2013 10:34 AM

The Nine People Jesus Beat to Become the Most Successful Meme in History

Researcher on Jesus' mindshare 2,000 years later: 'We don't see the same happening for Justin Bieber.'

Kate Tracy|December 13, 2013 11:41 AM

Surge in Christian-Muslim Strife Stirs Genocide Fears in Central African Republic

(UPDATED) The ‘worst crisis most people have never heard of’ develops a new fault line: religion. Bangui fighting kills between 400 and 1,000 people.

Kate Tracy|December 12, 2013 11:34 AM

Adventists Assess Why 1 in 3 Members Leave the Church

Why does the worldwide denomination lose 43 people for every 100 it converts? Hint: It’s not doctrine...

Kate Tracy|December 9, 2013 04:11 PM

Publisher: Mark Driscoll Improperly Copied Paragraphs from Bible Commentary

(UPDATED) Mars Hill Church admits 'citation errors' and discreetly takes down study guide.

Kate Tracy|December 9, 2013 11:26 AM

A Modern-Day Jonah: Man Survives Three Days Under the Ocean

Lone survivor of Nigerian shipwreck credits 'prayer of deliverance.'

Kate Tracy|December 6, 2013 04:57 PM

Mysterious Source of Massive 'Tips For Jesus' Revealed?

'Doing the Lord’s work' nationwide, one $10,000 tip at a time...

Kate Tracy|December 6, 2013 11:32 AM

Christian College Picks Ex-Muslim as President *Because* of Controversy

School explains why 'we need a warrior' like Ergun Caner.

Kate Tracy|December 5, 2013 01:30 PM

Fresh Stats on Where Evangelicals Donate Their Dollars (and Who's Winning)

(UPDATED) After 6,000 charities tried to rival Cyber Monday with Giving Tuesday, ECFA releases latest State of Giving report.

Kate Tracy|December 3, 2013 11:01 AM

Countries That Are Bad for Christians Are Good for Distributing Bibles

Where did demand for Scripture surge last year? Try Syria, Iraq, and Laos, for starters.

Kate Tracy|November 27, 2013 12:04 PM

Karen Kingsbury Helps Haiti Orphans Benefit from Black Friday Sales

After buying itself back, Family Christian Stores makes good on pledge to donate all profits to widows and orphans.

Kate Tracy|November 27, 2013 10:18 AM

CCCU School Permits Professors in Same-Sex Relationships (At Least for Six Months)

University president will lead "listening period" on whether to drop current ban affecting tenure-track faculty.

Kate Tracy|November 27, 2013 10:13 AM

Psalm Book's Astronomical Price Eclipses Lunar Bible Sale

(UPDATED) America's oldest book is now also the world's most expensive. Meanwhile, these Bibles actually went to the moon.

Kate Tracy|November 26, 2013 11:08 AM

From Christianity Today

Help the Persecuted Stay? Or Help Them Move?

Groups that help persecuted Christians survive at home sometimes help them leave, too.

Kate Tracy|November 22, 2013 05:28 PM

85-Year-Old Korean War Veteran Joins Missionary in North Korea Prison System

A sad irony: Merrill Newman detained by North Korea as Kenneth Bae becomes longest-imprisoned American since Korean War.

Kate Tracy|November 21, 2013 05:26 PM

Snakes Today, Bibles Tomorrow?

Reality TV show lands serpent-handling millennial pastor in court.

Kate Tracy|November 18, 2013 05:19 PM

The Top Five Reasons Your Church Could Land in Court

(UPDATED) Two categories of cases declined last year, but one has significantly risen.

Kate Tracy|November 18, 2013 05:03 PM