It's one of three churches appealing decisions recently made by the denomination’s Executive Committee to remove eight congregations from official affiliation
Saddleback Church, the California megachurch long known for its former pastor, bestselling author Rick Warren, has appealed the decision by the Southern Baptist Convention to oust it for naming a woman to its pastoral team.
A post-pandemic shift back to in-person work appears to be producing a corresponding increase in employee volunteerism outside of work.
As ministry leaders age, succession planning is key
Editor’s Note: Every quarter, we will survey the senior executive of the 1,000 largest Christian ministries in the nation. This is the third article in our series related to the April survey of ministry executives. The ...
The former seminary professor claims in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for Middle Tennessee that he was made a scapegoat for the denomination’s sex abuse crisis.
(RNS) — David Sills, a former seminary professor and missionary who was fired after admitting sexual misconduct, has filed a second lawsuit against a group of Southern Baptist Convention leaders and entities, claiming they conspired ...
Lentz says his only role will be to give perspective and insight ‘where I can’
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz announced on social media that he is no longer “in ministry,” despite having recently joined Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Summer outreach to the homeless, mp3 players in Pakistan, and meeting needs in the local community
Summer outreach to the homeless, mp3 players in Pakistan, and meeting needs in the local community
MinistryWatch President Warren Smith will comment on one or more stories in the week’s news, adding an additional perspective or, sometimes, a behind-the-scenes look at how the story came to be.
The largest Giving Day in the nation doesn’t appear to have adopted the same requirements.
Lincoln Community Foundation in Nebraska’s capital is now requiring nonprofits to agree to an anti-discrimination policy in order to participate in its May 24 annual giving event, Give to Lincoln Day.
ECFA Membership Changes, MinistryWatch Database Changes, What’s on the Podcast? On This Date at MinistryWatch
ECFA Membership Changes, MinistryWatch Database Changes, What’s on the Podcast? On This Date at MinistryWatch
Each of the three schools will remain independent with its own identity, mission and governance.
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and McCormick Theological Seminary are moving into available space on the campus of Catholic Theological Union, creating a theological megacampus on the South Side of Chicago.
