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Why forgiveness does not automatically restore a Christian leader to responsibility
Forgiveness and reinstatement are not the same decision. Phil Cooke on why ministry leaders must separate spiritual restoration from organizational responsibility — and why compassion can sometimes cloud judgment.
New denomination elects first Assembly of Bishops, announces significant growth.
Lay and clergy representatives of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) spent a busy week in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the newly created denomination’s second General Conference. Priorities included electing eight new bishops to replace the ...
Other church staff saw pay gains, but most pastors still lack employer-funded health coverage.
Southern Baptist pastor pay has stalled since 2024 — while inflation keeps climbing. New study also finds 63% of churches offer no medical insurance for their pastor. Full story: [LINK]
Advocates question new Lifeway Research study.
For Liz Jeffrey, the new Lifeway Research study on disability inclusion in U.S. Protestant churches hits a sore spot. While the churches in the study gave themselves high marks, the Portland mother of a son with ...
G3 president and three pastors resign after admitting to secretly targeting Texas preacher Tom Buck over plagiarism claims.
G3 Ministries is shutting down after president Scott Aniol and three pastors resigned after admitting they anonymously distributed sermon plagiarism allegations against #Tom Buck. #G3Ministries
Meanwhile, MinistrySafe denies ‘partnership’ with Pawleys Island Community Church.
Several resigned elders return to Pawleys Island Community Church to help lead the congregation through the fallout from a sex offender scandal. Meanwhile, MinistrySafe disputes the church’s claim that the two organizations have partnered.
Churches in Springfield offer legal help, childcare, and prayer as immigration raids escalate.
In Springfield, Ohio, churches are a lifeline for Haitian immigrants facing ICE raids after TPS ended. Faith leaders offer food, legal aid, and childcare as families face detention and separation.
Bishop alleges bylaw changes violate Book of Discipline and threaten church's standing.
The Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church filed a lawsuit Aug. 10 against Highland Park Methodist Church, claiming church leadership is attempting to sever ties with the denomination through changes to its bylaws.
Court documents reveal Tracey Jorgensen took more than $356K from GracePointe Church over five years.
Authorities have accused a former administrative assistant at an Arizona church of stealing approximately $335,000 from the congregation over five years.
Apollo Quiboloy, accused of trafficking minors, could face trial in America if courts approve.
The United States has requested the extradition of Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, on multiple charges, including fraud and child sex trafficking. His organization has drawn large followings in the ...
