In the world of public opinion there are issue areas that are often seen as ‘belonging’ to one party or another. For instance, foreign policy has always been seen as a strength for the Republicans, while something like healthcare has been more in the Democrats’ wheelhouse. Of course there is also a clear religious dimension to the public policy space, too. An issue like abortion is deeply intertwined with theological discourse, while something like gun control or environmental regulations aren’t often spoken from pulpits across the United States.
Catholic bishops, Evangelical Latino group oppose Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
A coalition of Catholic bishops and Evangelical Latino leaders has formally opposed President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” warning that its provisions on immigration and artificial intelligence threaten both moral values and civil liberties. In a joint letter to the U.S. Senate, the faith leaders called on lawmakers to reject the legislation, citing its potential to harm immigrant families, weaken poverty assistance programs and erode states’ rights.
General Synod Learns of Leasing Scandal
A massive financial scandal is rocking the Anglican Church of Canada. How was a $9 million five-year lease signed without the knowledge of the denomination’s finance committee? How could something of this magnitude occur without proper authorization? Who had signing authority? Further, can the lease be broken? Can the Anglican Church of Canada (ACoC) get out of it? How will it recover from this decision?
Texas Supreme Court says UMC can sue Southern Methodist University over attempt to leave denomination
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that a regional body of The United Methodist Church can sue Southern Methodist University over its effort to disaffiliate from the denomination. Founded by the UMC's predecessor denomination in 1911, SMU is home to the Perkins School of Theology, which is one of 13 UMC seminaries that receive aid from the denomination’s Ministerial Education Fund.
How to talk about polarizing topics at church
Churches can talk about polarizing topics — even politics — if they enter those conversations seeking transformation rather than conformity, church consultant Matt Cook told participants at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in St. Louis June 26. Cook, director of the Center for Healthy Churches, led a breakout session called “Responding to Polarization: Beyond Fight or Flight.” Before he joined the center, he was a pastor in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
What’s the best thing to say to a person facing a tough time?
Many people struggle with knowing how to support others who are enduring tough times, but empathy — the kind, thoughtful key to that support — can be learned, Christy Edwards told participants at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in St. Louis June 25. Edwards, a pediatric hospital chaplain in Kansas City, led a breakout session titled “Cultivating Empathy: The Path.” She is a member of Second Baptist Church in Liberty, Mo.
Early Church Practices – 9 Things the Early Church Did That We Should Do Today
The early church, described in the New Testament—especially the Book of Acts—provides a powerful glimpse into how the first followers of Jesus lived, worshiped, and impacted their communities. These believers didn’t rely on big budgets, elaborate buildings, or entertainment-driven events. Instead, they cultivated a vibrant and sacrificial community rooted in faith, obedience, and love. Today, as churches around the world navigate cultural shifts, declining attendance, and the challenges of modern life, looking back at early church practices can help us rediscover a more faithful and fruitful way of being the Church. Here are nine early church practices that remain relevant—and necessary—for Christians today.
Satan Can Stage a Quiet Revival Too
There are many roads to hell and more often than not they pass through churches, faiths, and creeds.
7 Ways to Develop Leaders in Your Church
We’re to develop leaders in the church, not so things run smoothly, but so the gospel may continue to spread to those who haven’t heard.
What is the Future of CCM: the Impact of CCM Scandals and the Path Forward
Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) has been a powerful force in evangelical culture for more than four decades. It has provided spiritual encouragement and a shared language for believers around the world. Yet, in recent years, a wave of CCM scandals has cast a shadow over the genre. As artists fall into public controversy or quietly fade from the spotlight after personal failings. Fans and ministry leaders alike are left wondering: what is the future of CCM? To answer that question, it’s important to examine how CCM scandals have shaped the public perception of Christian music, what systemic issues may contribute to these failures, and how artists and the church can move forward with renewed integrity and purpose.
The evidence for faith-based morals: the academic research that backs Christian family values
Traditional Christian sexual ethics are sometimes perceived as completely unnecessary today, or even harmful. Yet there is a lot of modern research to back old-fashioned values such as chastity and restraint, showing that these principles lead to more flourishing for individuals, for families, and for society.
How Smartphones Reduce Physical Activity Among Our Young People
We’ve all seen the scene: a group of teenagers sitting together, each hunched over a phone, thumbs scrolling, eyes glued to glass. They’re technically in the same room, but in truth, they’re each in their own digital world. This scene has become the norm. And with it has come a silent but serious consequence: movement is disappearing from the lives of our young people.
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