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Study suggests looming succession crisis as aging pastors prepare to retire
As American pastors continue to skew older, with an average age of 52, a majority now say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find mature young Christians willing to do their jobs as they prepare to retire, data from a new Barna study shows.
What are Harvest Festivals and why do we have them?
Through September and October, British churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival, but the modern Harvest Festival is mainly a Victorian development based on biblical themes.
Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen stands trial again
Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen is standing trial again for alleged "hate speech" after sharing her Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality.
India: police questionnaires make Christians hesitate to attend church
Christians are concerned that a 16-point questionnaire given by the police to at least 40 churches in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, may be used as a weapon by radical Hindus to harm them.
1 in 6 churchgoers have had, paid for or encouraged an abortion, survey finds
"Christians might be surprised to learn that around 17% of female churchgoers have had an abortion, and 15% of male churchgoers have paid for or actively encouraged someone to get an abortion."
Majority of Church of England priests support same-sex weddings
A survey of Church of England clergy by The Times newspaper has found widespread support for a change in rules to allow priests to conduct same-sex weddings.
Terrorists kidnap two Christians, kill Baptist pastor in Nigeria
Kaduna state remains a hotbed of violence.
Franklin Graham to preach in Birmingham after successful legal action
Franklin Graham has announced a new stop on his UK God Loves You Tour after successful legal action against venues that cancelled his original bookings.
With fewer than 1,500 Catholics in Mongolia, Pope Francis' upcoming visit brings attention to the long and complex history of the minority religious group
Pope Francis is set to make the first-ever visit to Mongolia, a country with fewer than 1,500 Catholics, all of whom have come to the faith since 1992. But the pope's visit is a reminder that the country has a long and complex history with Christianity, among many other faiths.
White Christians think too many people see racism when it's not there, new survey finds
A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.
Federal judge denies religious parents' request to opt kids out of LGBTQ+ lessons
The year-long battle between MCPS and the families is not over yet, as the judge still needs to hear the full case before making a final decision.
Coping with grief: finding strength and healing through faith and prayer
For most of us, grief is an unavoidable human experience, one that we all must navigate at some point in our lives.
Mixing our spiritual and professional lives: how are my studies connected to my faith?
God can use your professional skills to serve His Kingdom too, just ask Him to show you where He wants you to apply your talents and be open to being surprised.
1,000 decisions for Christ at Franklin Graham's London evangelism outreach
Hundreds made decisions for Christ as over 10,000 attended the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's "God Loves You" tour event in London on Saturday, where evangelist Franklin Graham preached a Gospel message.
American nurse kidnapped in Haiti forgives abductors
Alix Dorsainvil, an American Christian nurse kidnapped from the school of Christian education ministry El Roi Haiti and released this month, has spoken out in a public video saying she "holds no grudges" against her kidnappers and forgives them.
Indian bishops call for UN action against anti-Christian violence in India and Pakistan
The Kerala Catholic Bishops Council in India has called for United Nations intervention amid escalating anti-Christian violence in Pakistan's Punjab province and Manipur state in northeast India.