Church conflict during COVID-19 growing worry for pastors, says LifeWay Research
(RNS) — ‘My people are in very different places regarding the virus,’ wrote one pastor.
New York church to devote $200,000 to ‘reparations’ with housing help, anti-racism training
(RNS) — The Rev. Jacqueline Lewis said she is joining other clergy who have taken action on social justice in nontraditional ways.
Promise Keepers stages a comeback on screens instead of in a stadium
(RNS) — ‘What seemed like a huge disappointment ended up being a huge blessing,’ said its CEO about a virtual event that organizers expect will reach more than a million men across 65 countries.
Church bells, shofars to sound in honor of John Lewis during his funeral
(RNS) — Congregations without bells can ‘honor in other appropriate ways, including moments of silence, changing church signs, and more,’ reads the interfaith request about Lewis.
Can churches’ focus on race move from reconciliation to justice?
(RNS) — ‘The evangelical pastors that we interviewed, ultimately chose racial reconciliation as their primary frame,’ a scholar said of study of multiracial church leaders.
From changing lives to preaching at iPads: How clergy are coping with the new normal
(RNS) — ‘We moved from snow day mentality to marathon mentality now,’ said pastor and church consultant Rob Dyer.
John Lewis, preaching politician and civil rights activist, dies at 80
(RNS) — From childhood, when Lewis preached to chickens on his family farm, to his twilight years, faith was the fuel of his life.
Rev. C.T. Vivian, longtime civil rights activist, dies at 95
(RNS) — Vivian gained global attention in 1965, when he confronted a sheriff on the steps of a courthouse as activists attempted to register to vote.
Three California churches sue Gov. Newsom for ban on singing in places of worship
(RNS) — ‘Banning singing in California churches is an unconstitutional abuse of power,’ said a lawyer representing three churches.
Suit alleges Southern Baptist church’s negligence led to abuse of teen
(RNS) — Parents allege the church’s ‘malicious, reckless, and willful and wanton’ conduct led to the abuse of their daughter by a man now in prison for sexual battery.
The preaching politician: ‘Good Trouble’ documentary follows John Lewis from fields of Alabama to halls of Congress
(RNS) — ‘Faith is an integral part of Mr. Lewis’ life but also part of his activism,’ said director Dawn Porter.
Evangelical leaders are speaking up about race — but will this new focus last?
(RNS) — Highlights of a forthcoming study, which looks at racism, biblical interpretation and church cultures, may indicate a long struggle ahead.
‘Greenleaf’ star Deborah Joy Winans says her TV family reflects real life
(RNS) — The final season features the aftermath of Charity Greenleaf helping a church conglomerate take over the fictional Calvary Fellowship World Ministries.
Rev. Rolland Slade, first black chair of Southern Baptist Executive Committee, elected
(RNS) — Rolland Slade, pastor of Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon, California, was previously vice chairman of the Executive Committee.