Kay Warren

Saddleback pastor Rick Warren to retire in September, names Andy Wood as his successor

By Bob Smietana — June 2, 2022
(RNS) — Warren's retirement will mark the end of a remarkable tenure as pastor.

CDC researcher Susan Hillis on how people of faith can support COVID orphans

By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 30, 2021
(RNS) — 'Faith communities are really good at doing this, walking with people through adversity until they get out the other side,' she said.

Rick Warren pays tribute to Celebrate Recovery co-founder John Baker

By Bob Smietana — February 26, 2021
(RNS) — The megachurch pastor said his longtime friend had impacted the lives of millions of people.

John Baker, founder of the Christian support group Celebrate Recovery, has died

By Bob Smietana — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — Baker started the Christian 12-step group to bridge the gap between churches and 12-step groups.

Kay Warren to host annual gathering for survivors of suicide

By Alejandra Molina — November 22, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — As she hosts her seventh Survivors of Suicide Loss Day at Saddleback Church this year, Kay Warren said there have been many strides in mental health awareness, but more needs to be done. 

What about the church’s silence?

By Beth Moore — January 31, 2018
(RNS) — The Harvey Weinstein scandal and atrocities against children by USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar drop a question of epic proportions into the lap of the church: Why are we who preach and teach 'the truth will set you free' largely bound by silence regarding sexual assault and abuse?

Mental illness rarely addressed by churches

By Adelle M. Banks — September 22, 2014
(RNS) Most Protestant clergy rarely preach about mental illness to their congregations, and only about a quarter of congregations have a plan in place to assist families of the mentally ill, a new LifeWay Research survey found.

Vitriol infests Rick Warren family’s grief

By Cathy Lynn Grossman — April 8, 2013
(RNS) A shocking number of people are taking the moment of media attention to lash out at Rick Warren on their digital tom-toms following the suicide of Warren's son, Matthew.
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