Denominations

An Orange County congregation’s bylaws permitted a controversial split from Vineyard USA.

It’s easy to focus on our differences from fellow Christians. But our unity by the Spirit is the deeper reality.

It requires pastoral wisdom to walk with members who feel at home in your church but burdened by the weight of its denominational baggage.

Social media debates about theology can be good. But let’s not make it a quarrelsome spectator sport.

After the Southern Baptist annual meeting, some messengers are still holding out for change.

Critics who say the denomination’s public policy agency no longer reflects their convictions could once again put its future up for a vote.

As declining giving and shifting stances bring the PC(USA)’s sending agency to an end, others find new ways to support and serve.

After the federal inquiry didn’t turn up findings around abuse, advocates fear critics will continue to push back against reform.

How the intensifying religious visions of North and South erupted into civil war.

Walter Strickland’s sweeping narrative of African American Christianity portrays a big God who is strong to deliver.