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Wire story
Mexican Megachurch Compares Pastor Jailed for Sex Abuse to the Apostle Paul
UPDATE: The leader of La Luz del Mundo was sentenced to 17 years for sexual offenses against minors he groomed in the congregation.
June 8, 2022 09:00 PM
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LifeWay Makes Cuts After VBS, Sunday School Sales Drop
The Southern Baptist publisher plans to restrict its budget by at least $25 million through reducing staff and salaries.
April 29, 2020 10:35 PM
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Report: ‘Tremendous Progress’ Ahead for Religious Freedom Worldwide
USCIRF chair Tony Perkins gives CT a behind-the-scenes look at today’s annual report on “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations.
April 28, 2020 03:35 PM
Beyond Cedarville: Why Do Pastors Keep Getting Rehired After Abuse?
Victims’ advocates caution institutions against plans to “restore” fallen leaders.
April 28, 2020 10:00 AM
Welcome, New Pastor, to Our Empty Church
Congregations and pastoral candidates are adapting the hiring process and getting to know each other online.
April 24, 2020 08:00 AM
COVID-19 Shutdowns Are Shifting Seminary Education
With layoffs at Fuller and Southern, theological schools navigate financial pressures to keep training “spiritual responders.”
April 23, 2020 05:14 PM
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Died: Sy Rogers, Who Testified God Changed His Sexual Identity
Ex-gay leader encouraged people to pursue faith in “the darkest corners.”
April 23, 2020 10:50 AM
Gleanings
Scholar Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Ancient Bible Texts from Oxford
Dirk Obbink accused of selling papyrus fragments to Hobby Lobby and California collector.
April 22, 2020 07:20 AM
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Federal Government Backs Churches in Drive-In Worship Fight
Attorney general speaks out against coronavirus restrictions that apply to worship but not other similar activities—like fast-food parking lots.
April 17, 2020 09:53 AM
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Cleared of Landmines for Easter, Jesus’ Baptism Site Now Closed by COVID-19
Chain reaction explosions clear path to the churches on Israel’s side of John the Baptist’s Jordan River ministry.
April 17, 2020 09:47 AM
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