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Most Christians Say Churches Should Provide Counseling, But Most Pastors Disagree

Most Christians Say Churches Should Provide Counseling, But Most Pastors Disagree

According to new research from the Barna Group, a majority of Christians and nearly 50 percent of the general population believe churches should be offering care and counseling to their communities. Most pastors, though, disagree.

California Catholic Dioceses Face More Than 3,000 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Consider Filing for Bankruptcy

California Catholic Dioceses Face More Than 3,000 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Consider Filing for Bankruptcy

Several Roman Catholic dioceses in California have filed for bankruptcy or are considering the option as the churches face over 3,000 lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse cases.

'I Reject Them Both': Rick Warren Denounces Both Prominent Schools of Thought on Women in Ministry

'I Reject Them Both': Rick Warren Denounces Both Prominent Schools of Thought on Women in Ministry

Saddleback Church founding pastor Rick Warren recently weighed in on the theological debate about women's roles in the church by dispelling both complementarianism and egalitarianism.

Louisiana Conference Approves the Disaffiliation of 95 UMC Churches

Louisiana Conference Approves the Disaffiliation of 95 UMC Churches

Almost 100 United Methodist Church congregations in Louisiana officially disaffiliated from the denomination last weekend due to a longstanding debate over homosexuality.

Nashville Pastor Preaches First Sermon Since Losing Daughter in Christian School Shooting

Nashville Pastor Preaches First Sermon Since Losing Daughter in Christian School Shooting

On Sunday, the senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, delivered his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a mass school shooting in March.

Maine School Board Rejects Church's Rental Application over Its Beliefs on Gay Marriage, Abortion: Lawsuit

Maine School Board Rejects Church's Rental Application over Its Beliefs on Gay Marriage, Abortion: Lawsuit

A school board in Maine has rejected a church's application to hold worship services at a high school as part of a long-term lease.

Church of Scotland Apologizes for Its Role in Transatlantic Slave Trade

Church of Scotland Apologizes for Its Role in Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Church of Scotland report does not blame people today for actions in the past, but it does affirm that racism is a sin because all humans have “equal dignity in the eyes of God.” It is hoped that education will help church members learn about the previous connections to slavery.

Only 30 Percent of Churchgoers Volunteer for Church or Other Charities: Lifeway Poll

Only 30 Percent of Churchgoers Volunteer for Church or Other Charities: Lifeway Poll

Less than one-third of churchgoers say they volunteered for a charity or ministry the previous years, according to a new Lifeway Research survey that also found that most congregations encourage their members to be active in service.

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