Pew Study: Pentecostal Growth in Asia Controversial
In the third and final overview of the Pew Forum's 'Spirit and Power' study, Pentecostals were found to represent only 3.5 percent of Asia's population.
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Study: New Visitors to Church Prefer Anonymity
With Christmas approaching, a recent study is warning churches how to welcome new visitors to encourage their return. -
Gay Pastor Confession May Draw More Compassion
Congregants of the megachurch Grace Chapel are broken yet standing firm after their lead pastor confessed to homosexual struggles. The Rev. Paul Barnes will be led through counseling, which had failed -
Joel Osteen Dubbed 'Most Fascinating'
The 10 most fascinating people this year include retired tennis great Andre Agassi, rapper Jay-Z and megapastor Joel Osteen, according to Barbara Walters. -
Survey: Churches Lack Adult Help With Kids
Research has repeatedly highlighted the vital role adults play in the faith development of children. Yet churches are still having a hard time finding adult volunteers for children's ministries. -
Megachurch-Hosted AIDS Summit Opens with Over 2,000
More than 2,000 people decided to take the first step in the “race against time” at Saddleback Church’s second annual Global Summit on AIDS and the Church. -
WCC Head Defines Ecumenism on Taiwan Visit
In a pastoral visit to the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan, the head of the World Council of Churches stressed the significance of ecumenism while denouncing the possession of nuclear weapons. -
ELCA Head: Challenging Time to Be a Lutheran Christian
The predominantly white Evangelical Lutherans are getting clear though not completely clear about their identity in an increasingly pluralistic society. -
Evangelical Lutherans to Release Final Study on Human Sexuality
Evangelical Lutherans are signing off on their final human sexuality study to obtain an accurate picture of the different voices on homosexuality in the church. -
IBS Looking Into Strategic Merger
Amid the search for its next leader, the International Bible Society announced plans for a global strategic alliance with one of the largest distributors of Christian literature in the world for a mor -
Calif. Diocese Seeks to Sever Ties with Episcopal Church
A California diocese is considering proposed amendments to its constitution to transfer communion from the Episcopal Church to an Anglican Province in the wake of homosexual divisions. -
PCUSA Marks 300 Years amid Major Changes
A restructuring Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) just marked its tercentennial on Sunday. The 300th year opened in Philadelphia at a time when the downsized body is under major reconstruction for mission -
Churches to Enter AIDS 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback
Hundreds of church leaders will enter the 'Race Against Time' at Saddleback Church's second HIV/AIDS conference in November and many are saying it's already long overdue for churches to join the f -
S.C. Episcopal Bishop-Elect Sticks to Scripture
The Very Rev. Mark Lawrence was elected to succeed a retiring Episcopal bishop who opposes the ordination of gay clergy. He will lead a South Carolina diocese that had stood at the brink of disassocia -
Episcopal Bishops Commit Care to Both Ends in Gay Divide
Episcopal leaders addressed a letter to the General Synod’s House of Bishops on Friday, expressing their efforts to keep unity in the church while recognizing the need of some dioceses for a new overs -
Interfaith Leaders Nationwide to Unite for 9/11 Anniversary
NEW YORK – Stemming from the success of last year's Unity Walk in Washington, D.C., involving leaders from all faiths who commemorated the 9/11 anniversary, Unity Walk will expand to New York City th -
Christians Confess Sins, Secrets Online
LifeChurch.tv does church differently. It's one church with multiple locations connected through satellite and its messages are unapologetically straightforward. -
Lakewood Tops List of Fastest-Growing U.S. Churches
In 2005, Lakewood, led by Joel Osteen, gained a total of 12,000 members. The annual report listed the top 100 fastest growing churches in America, including 52 new churches and 48 returning from last -
Former Southern Baptist Head Ends Pastorate, Encourages Evangelism
Former Southern Baptist Convention President Bobby Welch ended his pastoral career at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Fla., this week. -
Churches Challenged to Join AIDS Battle, 'Step Out in Faith'
Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, Calif., will be hosting its second global HIV/AIDS conference this year to open the eyes of the Christian community and challenge church leaders to enter the battle f -
Re-Awakening Evangelism in Asia
There is a lack of evangelists in the world and those that work full-time training leaders and spreading the Good News are often neglected by denominational leaders, a missionary evangelist in Asia po -
Harvest Holds One of New Zealand's Largest Outreaches
Harvest '06 in New Zealand was a large yet wonderful investment for the local community as over 2,000 people's lives were changed this past weekend. -
Christians Urged to Pray Ahead of Major Hindu Event in India
Christians around the world are being called to pray for fellow believers in India where there is concern over a major Hindu extremist gathering that could result in violence against tribal Christians -
South Korean Christians Rally Thousands against New School Reform Law
The Christian Council of Korea – the representative Protestant Christian association in Korea which includes over 50 Korean Protestant denominations – led a massive prayer meeting at Young Nak Presbyt -
N. Korea Remains a Serious Concern to the World
Nearing the holidays and another end of the year, Christian activists and human rights groups have not forgotten the millions of persecuted believers around the world who have yet to gain the freedom.
