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Church of Scotland Reports Rise in New Believers Despite Membership Decline
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (389+ words) The Church of Scotland has recorded a notable increase in new Christian conversions in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to official figures released by the denomination, 820 individuals publicly affirmed faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ in…...
SBC Expects Nearly 20, 000 Attendees for Major Annual Gathering in Orlando
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (290+ words) The Southern Baptist Convention is anticipating one of its biggest meetings in recent years as approximately 20, 000 people are expected to travel to Orlando for next month's annual convention. This year's SBC Annual Meeting and Pastors' Conference will take place June…...
ERLC's Project Delivers 100th Ultrasound Machine to North Carolina Pregnancy Center
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (358+ words) The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, through its Psalm 139 Project, delivered its 100th ultrasound machine to a pregnancy resource center in North Carolina. The ultrasound equipment was presented to Mercy House Pregnancy Resource Center in Elizabethtown during…...
Texas AG Investigates School Districts Over Ten Commandments, Prayer Law Compliance
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (249+ words) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into more than two dozen public school districts across the state to determine whether they are complying with state laws concerning the display of the Ten Commandments and school prayer policies....
Northern Ireland Pastor Convicted for Preaching John 3: 16 Near Hospital
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (473+ words) A retired pastor in Northern Ireland has been convicted after delivering a public sermon that included John 3: 16 near a hospital, sparking concerns about religious freedom Clive Johnston, 78, was found guilty by a district judge at Coleraine Magistrates' Court on Thursday…...
Pastors Feel More Equipped for Ministry but Report Declining Job Satisfaction, Study Finds
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (434+ words) A new study suggests that while pastors are experiencing better mental and emotional health than in the past, many are becoming less satisfied with their roles in ministry. According to research from Barna Group, conducted in collaboration with Gloo, pastors…...
Ruben Saenz Jr. Elected President of United Methodist Council of Bishops
1+ week, 2+ day ago (371+ words) Ruben Saenz Jr. has been named the new president of the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops, succeeding Tracy S. Malone. The leadership transition took place during the council's spring meeting in Washington, D. C. , where Saenz was formally installed. Malone concluded her…...
Mike Johnson Says Rights Come From God, Not Government at National Day of Prayer
1+ week, 2+ day ago (487+ words) Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, said Thursday that Americans" rights originate from God rather than government, describing the Declaration of Independence as "our national statement of faith" during a National Day of Prayer event at the U. S. Capitol. The 75th annual…...
Archaeologists Discover Statue Believed to Depict Ramses II, Often Linked to Exodus Narratives
1+ week, 2+ day ago (415+ words) Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a large statue believed to represent Ramses II, a pharaoh frequently portrayed in films as the ruler associated with the biblical Exodus story. The find was made at the Tel Faraoun archaeological site in Sharqia…...
Fewer Members, More Engagement: SBC Reports Gains in Attendance and Small Groups Despite Decline
1+ week, 3+ day ago (323+ words) Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention declined in 2025, even as key indicators such as worship attendance and baptisms showed continued growth, according to newly released data. The data showed membership decreasing from approximately 12. 72 million in 2024 to about 12. 33 million in 2025. At…...