Gleanings
A Curation of Christian News Worth Knowing
- Former UK Evangelical Leader Charged with Sexual AssaultRetired minister Jonathan Fletcher goes to court following major church investigation.
- CRC Tells LGBTQ-Affirming Congregations to Retract and RepentCongregations that don’t comply with its traditional stance have a year to enter a process of discipline and restoration.
- Robert Morris Resigns from Gateway Following Past Abuse AllegationsWhile the Texas megachurch said it “did not have all the facts” about Morris’s earlier misconduct, the woman who spoke out said she had informed its leaders years ago.
- Chuck Swindoll Steps Down as Senior Pastor, but Won’t RetireAt 89 years old and more than 60 years into ministry, the Stonebriar Community Church founder plans to remain its primary preacher after the church names his successor.
- Alabama Rules that Frozen Embryos Are ChildrenThe first-of-its kind decision affirms life at its earliest stages but complicates the future of IVF.
- Mike Bickle Accused of Abusing a 14-Year-Old Before IHOPKC’s FoundingThe Kansas City–based prayer ministry extended an apology and called for repentance after another victim came forward.
- United Methodists Down 7,659 Churches As Exit Window Ends1 in 4 UMC congregations have now disaffiliated in the largest US denominational schism since the Civil War. Will African Methodists leave next?
- Canadian Evangelical Scholar Fired Following University InvestigationA Christian college terminated John G. Stackhouse after an independent report alleged a pattern of inappropriate remarks to students. The professor challenges the findings.
- Largest US Christian College Fined $37.7MGrand Canyon says it hasn’t misrepresented its program costs and is being unfairly targeted by the Department of Education.
- German Homeschoolers in US Avoid DeportationUPDATED: The Christian family says their status had been revoked without warning.
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