Culture
Two women killed in Kentucky church shootingTwo women died in a Sunday shooting at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, after a traffic stop led to a violent incident. Police say the suspect also died at the… Read More
Courts
Conservative churches win massive concession in court case against IRS(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Churches can speak about candidates from the pulpit without risking their nonprofit status, the IRS said in a court filing on Monday. The IRS reached… Read More
Public Education
University consultants debated creating ‘LGBTQ+ church’ to skirt Trump’s orders(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Consultants and university administrators across the country discussed using religious exemptions to skirt protections for women and cater to transgender students, according to emails obtained… Read More
Culture
‘A Light on the Hill’: New book shares story of DC Baptist church that endured through America’s defining momentsIn the heart of Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill Baptist Church has weathered the Civil War, Reconstruction, two world wars, racial unrest, 9/11 and two pandemics. Yet the church hasn’t moved… Read More
Culture
Young people are driving increase in faith, church attendance in West, reports say(The Washington Stand) – A spiritual awakening is stirring among young people in the West, according to a steady stream of survey data. In February, the Pew Research… Read More
Culture
Religious liberty regaining public support, survey reveals, as more Americans support religious freedomSupport for religious liberty is rising in sectors ranging from healthcare to education, a new report reveals. Becket, a religious liberty group, released its sixth annual… Read More
Culture
The more Democrats go to church, the more they look like Republicans, study shows(The Daily Signal) – The more often Americans attend virtually any Christian denomination, as well as Jewish services, the more likely they are to adopt conservative political views, according to a… Read More
Christian Schools
Ideas take flight: Pastors, education leaders gather to focus on expanding Christian educationWhat happens when 55 pastors, educators and entrepreneurs come together for two days to share their plans and dreams? A heavy dose of strength, inspiration and creativity is released. That’s… Read More
Christian Schools
HERO brings churches, educators together to offer Christian alternatives to public education(The Sentinel) – The Heartland Education Reformation Organization (HERO) offers another School Choice alternative by connecting churches and Christian educators to provide Creative Christian Learning Environments… Read More
Christian Schools
Southern Baptists call for ‘education reformation,’ urge churches to start and host Christian schoolsIt’s been coming for a while, but now it’s bold and public: Southern Baptists are urging churches to start and host Christian schools. The Southern Baptist… Read More
Culture
Regular church attendance lengthens life more than diet and exercise, longevity expert says(The Washington Stand) – Attending church services may open the door to eternal life—but it will also extend your life on Earth more than diet or exercise, according to the foremost… Read More
Culture
Survey finds marriage and faith reap greater social support benefitsSingle men aged 30 and older and Americans without religious affiliation have much weaker social support systems that leave them more vulnerable to being alone during sickness or other crisis,… Read More
Culture
Fire ravages iconic First Baptist Dallas in Texas(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A massive fire engulfed the sanctuary of Texas’s historic First Baptist Dallas church Friday, The Associated Press (AP) reported. A fire severely damaged the historic… Read More
Culture
‘Called to be distinct’: Southern Baptists must withstand left-wing influences, denominational leader says(The Daily Signal) – The United Methodist Church’s pro-LGBTQ stance might foreshadow a similar future for the Southern Baptist Convention unless Baptists firmly oppose left-wing influences, says William… Read More
Culture
Another church burns in Canada, as the number of vandalized churches soars past 100The historic St. Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto was consumed by fire over the weekend, destroying more than a dozen “priceless” depictions of the life of Christ,… Read More
Christian Schools
Fire destroyed this church’s building. But it sparked the launch of a Christian school in central IllinoisA dream in April 2023 caused Ed Herald to believe God was calling him to start a Christian school – even though his church’s building had been destroyed by fire… Read More
Culture
Hulu rejected Texas church’s ad twice – until a law firm asked why(The Daily Signal) – Hulu has reversed its decision to reject an advertisement for a Texas church’s weeknight service, after spurning it twice as being “religious indoctrination.” The Fort Worth, Texas-based… Read More
Courts
Blue state officials agree to pay thousands after barring church from preschool lunch program for beliefs on gender(Daily Caller News Foundation) – California state officials agreed to settle with the Church of Compassion and Dayspring Christian Learning Center Tuesday for nearly $200,000 after trying to exclude the… Read More
Courts
Church appeals law forcing it to pay for elective abortions(The Center Square) – A Seattle-area church filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit this week after a lower court ruled that the church must pay… Read More
Courts
Local government violates the Constitution by charging taxes disguised as fees, church claims in new lawsuit(The Daily Signal) – A Texas church is suing the local government, claiming that “illegal excessive” fees to install a water tap violate the U.S. Constitution and the state’s religious … Read More