Culture Archives - Page 32 of 158 - MinistryWatch
Announcement comes after UMC General Conference voted to rescind ban on LGBTQ clergy, weddings
A United Methodist megachurch (UMC) in Dallas, Texas, has decided not to allow its facilities to be used to host same-sex weddings. The announcement comes in response to a denomination-wide directive in early May removing ...
Thomas Jay Oord advocates for full LGBTQ inclusion; also embraces open theism
A Church of the Nazarene minister advocating for “full queer inclusion” has been brought up on charges and faces an upcoming trial that could result in removal of his credentials as an ordained minister.
The following stories had the most page views at the MinistryWatch website during the month of May.
As summer missions trips ramp up, the Chalmers Center provides guidance for posts that are accurate and respectful.
The ministry has developed guidelines to help participants navigate their use of social media during and about their trips.
The bill might push ministries to avoid filing Form 990s through church classification.
A new piece of legislation introduced earlier this month would require not-for-profit organizations to report grants they make to foreign entities.
Trail Life scouting program boasts 60,000 members and growing
The Boy Scouts of America hopes dropping “Boy” from its name will attract more children to the program. However, some evidence suggests the move may be pushing more families to seek alternatives tailored specifically for ...
“Pastors and Planes” is Back
Beginning this month, we plan to publish a list of planes and some basic information about their usage by pastors and ministries.
Seminaries offer college-level theological training to prisoners
Several Christian seminaries and educational institutions offer various certificates and degrees in ministry for incarcerated persons.
Leaders of the conservative denomination canceled the discussion of dealing with polarization after online backlash.
The Presbyterian Church in America canceled a recently announced panel on helping pastors deal with polarization—saying the topic was too divisive.
Another case of zoning regulations being used to close church benevolence ministries.
Another city is trying to close a church-hosted shelter by accusing it of a zoning violation.
