Following allegations of sexual abuse, Gateway Church officials are recommending former lead pastor Robert Morris’ son, James Morris, and three elders to take a leave of absence. Gateway Church posted a statement on social media on Friday, announcing the megachurch hired the law firm Haynes & Boone, LLP to “conduct an independent and comprehensive inquiry […]
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Evangelicals need to focus on church’s sexual abuse epidemic, not just Trump or drag queens
An epidemic of sexual abuse involving evangelical church leaders is hurting victims across the country. Even worse, churches far too often have covered up the abuse. While the evangelical church is not a monolith and all churches should not be blamed for the failures of some, there is a pattern of abuse in a number […]
Pastor baffled church’s insurance policy canceled based on satellite images, causing members to dish out $71K
Pastor baffled church’s insurance policy canceled based on satellite images, causing members to dish out $71K A California church is “hurting” after its insurance policy was dropped over what appears to be a few tired-looking roof shingles. The damning roof analysis — which was made with satellite images and no formal in-person inspection — left […]
Historic Durham church’s bells played Pride anthem and caught the attention of millions
Downtown Durham residents woke up to the sound of church bells on June 1. But instead of a hymn, the melody “You can take me hot to go!” rang out from the century-old bell tower of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church. Katelyn MacDonald, a member and leader in the congregation, was playing queer popstar Chappell […]
Some of the Catholic Church’s best-known approved, and not approved, reports of apparitions of Mary
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has revised how it evaluates purported supernatural events, such as reported visions of the Virgin Mary, to guard against hoaxes and account for news going viral. Previous approved apparitions have turned these sites into major pilgrimage destinations, drawing millions of people to them each year: — Our Lady of […]
These are the top 10 holdings of the Mormon church’s $55 billion stock portfolio
Getty Images The investment arm of the Mormon church revealed some of its holdings in a 13F filing Wednesday. The church has amassed a portfolio of individual stocks worth $55 billion. These are the top 10 holdings of the church’s stock portfolio as of March 31. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has […]
Teen shot at birthday party outside Fort Worth church’s rented building
A 17-year-old boy was shot Saturday night at a birthday party outside a south Fort Worth church facility after at least two people got into a fight, according to Fort Worth police. Police were called to New Bethel Complete in Christ Church at the intersection of Georgian Road and South Freeway around 11 p.m. Saturday. […]
Could downtown church’s expansion limit the options for a new Royals stadium location?
The Royals say they will choose by the end of February between their two preferred sites for a proposed downtown ballpark ahead of the spring election when voters will decide whether to fund part of the project with a new 40-year sales tax. But a major landowner in Kansas City’s Crossroads district may have complicated […]
Growing Woodlawn Church’s plans to rent Jackson High School prompts resident concern
JACKSON TWP. − Some residents are questioning plans by Woodlawn Church to rent space at Jackson High School for worship services. Starting March 17, a portion of the school building at 7600 Fulton Drive NW will be rented on Sundays as the church undergoes expansion of its building at 2800 Woodlawn Ave. NW. The church […]