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Mark Driscoll was prohibited from handing out free autographed copies of his upcoming book at John MacArthur's Strange Fire Conference last Friday. Driscoll, a continuationist known for his bold preaching, was in the area for a men's conference nearby.

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) met on Wednesday to discuss several important topics, including how the church can help people suffering from mental illness and those who have been impacted by suicide. The Convention voted to support a resolution regarding "Mental Health Concerns and the Heart of God," encouraging churches to be more open about the difficulties of mental illness.

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has approved a resolution that opposes the change in policy allowing openly gay youths to join troops in the Boy Scouts of America. While the resolution does not prohibit all SBC churches from supporting the Scouts in light of its new membership rules, it does urge those who continue to support the organization to work hard to reverse the policy change.

Yonggi Cho, founder of world’s largest church in Korea, sent his words of prayer-full blessings and support to Singapore City Harvest Church senior pastor Kong Hee through a video recording.

City Harvest Church member has created a Facebook page, calling for the prayers and support from fellow church members for their leaders who are undergoing trial.

The Singapore Commissioner of Charities (COC) has lifted the suspension of Ho Yeow Sun, wife of Kong Hee, enabling her to immediately resume her status as an executive member of City Harvest Church (CHC).

The Commissioner of Charities (COC) in Singapore issued a Statement on April 9, clarifying its proposal to remove eight individuals from their positions in City Harvest Church, including church founder Kong Hee.

The Washington National Cathedral, which plays a significant role of hosting prayer services for presidents and memorial services for national tragedies, will soon begin performing same-sex wedding ceremonies.

Following the prosecution of the case of lost trust in the Singapore City Harvest Church leaders on June 27, Pastor Kong Hee not only became the focus of recent media broadcasting, but also attracted attention from local as well as international Church goers. The case has been handed over to the court, and is currently being studied.

The Chinese Church Union (Singapore) is an association of Chinese-speaking churches. Yet the established church body has not allowed linguistic differences to limit its ministry. Instead, it has brought synergy in outreach and spiritual formation among Christians at large.

A lesbian minister was suspended from her church duties Thursday and ordered to spend the next 20 days as a time for spiritual discernment. A jury of 13 United Methodist clergy convicted the Rev. Amy DeLong on a charge of performing a same-sex union, which is in violation of church law.

Members of the largest Presbyterian denomination in the country are currently aflutter with talks of a desperate need for change for the aging and shrinking body.

A bishop within the Anglican Church of Canada will begin granting permission to a limited number of parishes to bless same-gender unions.

The Assemblies of God may not be on the frontlines, broadcasting their positions on political issues, but that's a calculative move, according to the head of the denomination.

The 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation approved a statement on Thursday calling on Lutherans to express their regret and sorrow for past actions against Anabaptists and asking for forgiveness.

HERNDON, Va. – It's been three years since the Anglican Church of Nigeria "crossed borders" into the United States to establish a new home for conservatives who were unhappy with the liberal direction of the U.S. Episcopal Church.

Over 400 delegates from Lutheran churches around the world have convened in Stuttgart, Germany, for the 11th Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation.

A pro-gay marriage candidate was elected Saturday to serve as moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for the 219th General Assembly.

The Anglican Church of Canada agreed last week not to take any legislative action in response to differing views on same-sex blessings.

Hong Kong Anglicans are celebrating their new Cathedral twelve years after the establishment of the Eastern Kolwoon Diocese.

The Episcopal Church in the United States has been suspended from participating in ecumenical dialogues in which the Anglican Communion is formally engaged, according to an announcement Monday.

Anglicans in Canada have been continuing a period of discernment and conversations over human sexuality issues. And so far, they have agreed to respect a commitment they made years ago against the ordination of partnered homosexuals and the blessing of same-sex unions.

The Anglican spiritual leader has broken his silence regarding the controversial ordination of another openly homosexual bishop in the U.S.

Anglican leaders in the Global South have been encouraged to reconsider their relationships with The Episcopal Church USA and the Anglican Church of Canada "until it becomes clear that there is genuine repentance."

As the Anglican Communion continues to deal with divisions and tension within the global body, the Archbishop of Canterbury reminded leaders on Tuesday that there are no quick solutions for the wounds.