In an interview with Religion News Service, Pastor Tony Evans opened up about the death of his wife, Lois, less than two years ago, possible succession plans and how he advised gospel artist Kirk Franklin after a family dispute became public.
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J.D. Greear is Ready to Give Southern Baptists a Makeover
J.D. Greear preaches an uncompromising faith in a straightforward, unapologetic fast-clip monologue.
Southern Baptist Leader Paige Patterson Apologizes to Women ‘Wounded’ by Remarks
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson, embroiled in controversy over past remarks about domestic violence and his descriptions of women, has issued an apology.
These are 8 of the Most Controversial Topics in the Church Today
What is the Christian view on gay marriage? Are spiritual gifts biblical? Can Christians drink alcohol? These are some of the topics that often cause heated controversy within the church today. Christians take very different opinions on these issues and both sides refer to Scripture to support their views. Discernment is certainly necessary, even among a group of believers in today's culture. Whatever your views on each of these topics, hopefully reading this list of the areas where the church often experiences division will encourage us as Christ-followers to strive for unity within our own churches and even across denominations, because although there is much division and controversy among the broader church, there are also core doctrines that unite us.
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Princeton Theological Seminary Rescinds Award to be Given to Tim Keller
Today, Princeton Seminary President Craig Barnes announced that the school would not present the award to Keller, but would still invite him to give a lecture.
Study: 39 Percent of Evangelicals Approve of Women Pastors
New research has revealed that only 39 percent of evangelical Christians approve of women serving in leadership roles within the church.
103-year-old Woman Banned from Church for Criticizing Pastor’s Preaching Style
A 103-year-old woman who has been attending the same church for nearly a century was recently banned from the church.
Hillsong NYC's Gay Couple Claim They Did Not Hide Relationship from Church
A gay couple at Hillsong NYC is now speaking out, claiming that they did not hide their relationship from the church, and have no intention to leave.
More Churches Accepting Gays than Ever Before
The National Congregations Study recently published its latest report which found that more congregations than ever before accept gays and lesbians in active membership and in church leadership.
