Anglican Head Has No Ill Feeling As Bishops ‘Jump Ship’ to Catholic Church
Posted Thursday, November 18, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
The Archbishop of Cantebury, Dr. Rowan Williams, said that supplying priests to churches would be among the “practical challenges” before the Church of England as Anglican bishops and priests defect for Rome.
Bishop Swilley Refuses to ‘Argue the Scriptures’ on Homosexuality
Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
A month after coming out to his congregation as gay, a Georgia pastor said he’s never been happier or more at peace with God and with himself.
Ga. Baptist Convention Cuts Ties with Second Church with Woman Pastor
Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Delegates at the annual Georgia Baptist Convention voted Tuesday to oust one of its historic member churches for having a woman as a co-pastor.
Resurgence of Calvinism Is Real Despite Survey, Pastors Say
Posted Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Despite a survey saying otherwise, some pastors are convinced that there is a resurgence in Calvinism, or Reformed theology, particularly among young believers today.
Joel And Victoria Osteen’s Latest Projects Get Support From NY Fans
Posted Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Joel and Victoria Osteen received a warm reception from a group of loyal fans during their stop in New York City on Tuesday to promote their latest books.
Season of Growth for Hillsong Church
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Hillsong Church grows on Australian home turf and in startup campus New York City
Elevation Church Launches Fourth Campus
Posted Monday, November 15, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
One of the country’s fastest-growing churches opened its fourth campus this past weekend in Charlotte, N.C. Elevation Blakeney is part of Elevation Church’s ongoing strategy to reach the city for Christ.
Hillsong Church Expands Locations At Home And Abroad
Posted Saturday, November 13, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Hillsong Church has been expanding its locations at home and abroad. The Australian-based megachurch recently announced a new extension site for one of its main campuses and began holding gatherings for its first church location in the United States.
Anglican Head to Visit Vatican for Unity Celebration
Posted Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams will join in the anniversary celebration of a unity council at the Vatican next week. The visit follows the resignations of five Anglican bishops who converted to the Roman Catholic Church.
Churches Mark 100th Year of Ecumenism; Ponder New Ways of Holding Unity, Diversity
Posted Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in Church, Science & Religion, Top Religion News
Christian leaders have convened in New Orleans this week to celebrate 100 years of ecumenical cooperation. Participants will discuss new ways of holding unity and diversity “in appropriate and creative relationship.”