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Christian News
Gay Progressive Christian Jonathan Merritt Writes ‘Guncle’ Book for Kids
Jonathan Merritt, a progressive Christian author and the son of a former Southern Baptist Convention president, announced on Feb. 7 that he’s written his first children’s book. “My Guncle and Me,” which releases in May, features a gay uncle who teaches “the liberating power of self-acceptance.”
Christian News
Pastor Accused of Defrauding Man With Mental Disabilities of More Than $27,000
Pastor David C. Berry of Praise & Worship Family Outreach Center in Jasper, Tennessee, has been indicted after being accused of defrauding a man with mental disabilities of at least $27,386.29.
Christian News
Evangelicals Venture to Israel in Show of Solidarity
Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.
Christian News
Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee Faces More Abuse Lawsuits
A pair of new lawsuits, including one that includes civil RICO claims, come at a time when the SBC Executive Committee faces a fiscal and leadership crisis.
Pastors
5 Surprising Truths About Religious ‘Nones’
According to a new report from Pew Research Center, those who now describe themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when asked about their religion constitute about 28% of all U.S. adults.
Small Group Leaders
3 Reasons Coaching Fails
You’ve probably got a story about how you’ve tried coaching group leaders and how it failed. I actually have a few of those. But, let me assure you that coaching can and does work. You need coaches.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Yes, Churches Are Raising Young Leaders—And Yours Can, Too
In most denominations, the clergy are graying. And in most churches, so is the support staff, whether paid or volunteer. But not in all of them. There are many churches that are raising young leaders to step up big time, including the one I’m blessed to serve.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Is Masturbation a Sin? 10 Bible-Based Resources for Teens
Is masturbation a sin? Check out these 11 Bible-based resources for answering teens' tough questions about sex.
