Sarah Pulliam Bailey
Sarah Pulliam Bailey is a national correspondent for RNS, covering how faith intersects with politics, culture and other news. She previously served as online editor for Christianity Today where she remains an editor-at-large.
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Greek Orthodox launch rebuilding of St. Nicholas, the only church destroyed on 9/11
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 20, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) The church designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava will include an interfaith memorial for victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Idaho ministers sue to prevent gay weddings at for-profit wedding chapel
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 19, 2014
(RNS) Donald and Evelyn Knapp are ordained Pentecostal ministers who say they can't provide same-sex services at their for-profit wedding chapel because it's "something forbidden by their religious beliefs and ordination vows."
General Theological Seminary board to negotiate with terminated faculty
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 17, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) A collective statement from faculty said they will consider the board's offer. "For now, we need to spend some time individually and collectively in prayerful reflection on the Board’s decision so that we can determine the best way forward," the statement said.
Hillsong’s Brian Houston defends handling of abuse case, sidesteps questions on gay marriage
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 17, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) Hillsong founder Brian Houston said that the victim who came forward to him asked him not to tell the police about his father's sexual abuse. “I would’ve gone to the police,” he said, if he had known about abuse reporting laws.
Pope Francis lends friendly support to Anglican Church in North America
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 17, 2014
(RNS) An Anglican bishop of Argentina offered personal greetings from Pope Francis to the leader of breakaway Anglican churches.
Exclusive: Mark Driscoll’s resignation letter to Mars Hill Church
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 15, 2014
READ RNS’ EXCLUSIVE DRISCOLL RESIGNATION STORY October 14, 2014 Michael Van Skaik Chairman, Board of Advisors and Accountability Mars Hill Church Dear Michael: By God’s grace I have pastored Mars Hill Church for 18 years. Today, also by God’s grace, and with the full support of my wife Grace, I resign my position as […]
Exclusive: Mark Driscoll resigns from Mars Hill Church
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 15, 2014
(RNS) The Seattle megachurch pastor has been on sabbatical during his church's investigation.
Houston subpoenas pastors’ sermons in gay rights ordinance case
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 14, 2014
(RNS) The ordinance bans discrimination among businesses that serve the public, private employers, in housing and in city employment and city contracting.
Israeli institute gets $2.2 million to help Christians study Jewish thought
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 13, 2014
(RNS) “This is completely new dialogue, where we look at Old Testament text and rabbinic texts, and Christians are willing to look at Judaism and the Jewish text through Jewish eyes with Jewish lecturers," says Yoram Hazony of the Herzl Institute.
ISIS flag * Vatican tone * Pastor with AIDS: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 13, 2014
ISIS shows a black flag flying over St. Peter's Square. The Vatican's Synod is calling for a new tone. Plus, a pastor in Alabama, who admitted to sleeping with congregants while knowing he had AIDS, is back in the pulpit.
Hillsong founder denies covering up father’s sex abuse
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 10, 2014
(RNS) Brian Houston took the witness stand to answer questions on his handling of child sex abuse allegations against his late father.
Stanley Hauerwas drops out of General Theological Seminary lecture series after controversy
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 8, 2014
(RNS) The Christian ethicist said he does not want to be seen as taking sides in a conflict between the administration and its faculty.
Seminaries awarded $1.5 million to include science in coursework
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 8, 2014
(RNS) The 10 seminaries represent mainline Protestant, Catholic, evangelical and black church traditions.
Interview: Marilynne Robinson on the language of faith in writing
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 8, 2014
(RNS) The Pulitzer Prize-winning author explains how church, faith and theology influence her books.
Methodists resolve gay marriage complaint against 36 pastors without a trial
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 6, 2014
(RNS) Philadelphia Area Bishop Peggy Johnson said "it's unacceptable" to disregard church rules.
