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193 Churches to Leave the UMC over Same-Sex Issues

193 Churches to Leave the UMC over Same-Sex Issues

A Georgia-based regional body of The United Methodist Church approved the disaffiliation of 193 churches from the mainline denomination last week due to a longstanding debate over issues related to same-sex marriage and the affirmation of gay clergy.

Christians Who Have Changed Their Faith Tradition Have Higher Levels of Scripture Engagement, Study

Christians Who Have Changed Their Faith Tradition Have Higher Levels of Scripture Engagement, Study

Christians who change their Christian faith tradition have higher levels of Scripture engagement than those who do not, according to a new study by the American Bible Study.

Texas Megachurch to Disaffiliate from UMC without a Congregational Vote

Texas Megachurch to Disaffiliate from UMC without a Congregational Vote

A Texas megachurch has announced its departure from the United Methodist Church despite not having a congregational vote, which violates the mainline denomination's rules on dismissal.

More Than Half of Americans Prefer to Attend a Church without the Term 'Pentecostal' in Its Name

More Than Half of Americans Prefer to Attend a Church without the Term 'Pentecostal' in Its Name

According to a new Lifeway Research survey, half of Americans prefer to join a church that does not have the word 'Pentecostal' in its name.

Vineyard Anaheim Renamed Dwelling Place Anaheim following Split from Vineyard USA

Vineyard Anaheim Renamed Dwelling Place Anaheim following Split from Vineyard USA

A California pastor announced that his church's name would be changed from Vineyard Anaheim to Dwelling Place Anaheim after the congregation dissociated from the Vineyard USA denomination.