denominations
In tough times, churches can’t afford to go it alone, new book advises
By Bob Smietana — October 20, 2023
(RNS) — Samford University sociologist Jennifer McClure Haraway looks at the way congregations in Alabama work together — and what congregations around the country can learn from them.
Southern Baptists decline as Assemblies of God grow
By Adelle M. Banks — June 7, 2016
(RNS) The Assemblies of God are benefiting from immigration -- particularly from Central and South America as well as Africa -- much more than the Southern Baptist Convention, an expert said.
Does Russell Moore really represent Southern Baptists?
By Jonathan Merritt — February 3, 2016
Russell Moore has received much attention as head of Southern Baptists' political arm. But some denominational leaders are criticizing his job performance.
Oldest US graduate seminary to close campus
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — November 13, 2015
(RNS) The 208-year-old school calls the move part of “a bold new direction” as it vies to stop running big deficits and struggles to find a financially sustainable model.
Why Christian denominations aren’t going away (COMMENTARY)
By Trevin Wax — June 8, 2015
(RNS) “Why reinvent a system or structure that already exists?” For me, it’s a matter of stewardship, a willingness to work within a denominational structure and make it better, not do away with it and start from scratch.
Women rabbis are forging a path outside denominational Judaism
By Lauren Markoe — April 8, 2015
(RNS) “Indie synagogues," known for their exuberant prayer, willingness to experiment and welcoming attitudes, share another similarity: Women lead most of them.
Denominational restructuring won’t work; local churches must innovate (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — September 9, 2014
(RNS) Rather than "rearrange the deck chairs," denominational task forces could look boldly at what isn't working: Sunday worship, large facilities and an inward focus.
John Ortberg’s Menlo Park Presbyterian votes to leave PCUSA despite $8 million fee
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 5, 2014
(RNS) Menlo Park Presbyterian is based in the San Francisco Bay area and led by well-known author and pastor John Ortberg. It is the ninth-largest PCUSA church with about 4,000 members, including former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
COMMENTARY: Despite doubters, mainline Protestant churches are poised for success
By Tom Ehrich — July 17, 2012
(RNS) Conservative commentators like Rupert Murdoch's stable and Ross Douthat of The New York Times are feasting on what they perceive as the "death" of "liberal Christianity." Their next round of emotional and financial blackmail won't find much of an audience. By Tom Ehrich.
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