(ChurchLeaders) During its annual General Council meeting at the end of May, the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) will discuss a proposed policy change affecting the titles of female leaders. Currently, the denomination does not ordain women, but consecrates and licenses women for ministry and reserves the title of pastor (and elder) for men. “It’s become clear to me … [Read more...] about Ordaining Women Could Broaden Our Mission, Says CMA President
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Man Charged in San Gabriel Mission Blaze That Destroyed Rooftop of Historic Church
Alejandra Molina SAN GABRIEL, Calif. (RNS) A man has been charged in connection with a fire last July that destroyed the rooftop of a church at the historic San Gabriel Mission, the fourth in a series of missions across California that Catholic priest Junipero Serra founded during the Spanish colonization era. John David Corey, 57, faces two felony counts of arson of an … [Read more...] about Man Charged in San Gabriel Mission Blaze That Destroyed Rooftop of Historic Church
The Trial of GraceLife Church’s Pastor James Coates Has Begun
(ChurchLeaders) The trial of Pastor James Coates began today in Edmonton, the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta. The first day of the trial included testimony from an inspector with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is expected to include an “expert witness” from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), which is representing Coates. “The Justice … [Read more...] about The Trial of GraceLife Church’s Pastor James Coates Has Begun
Neighbors Accuse Street Church of Threats, Harassment, Not Being ‘Christ-Like’
(ChurchLeaders) Residents of the neighborhood surrounding the Street Church, led by Pastor Artur Pawlowski, are claiming that the members have been threatening and harassing them for the past several weeks. Pawlowski says that this assertion is an “absolute lie.” “Here’s an interesting hit piece from the propaganda machinery, the Calgary Herald!” said Pawlowski in … [Read more...] about Neighbors Accuse Street Church of Threats, Harassment, Not Being ‘Christ-Like’
Churchgoers Working on Sunday Could Spark Outreach Opportunities for Churches
(Lifeway Research) The Church of Eleven22 didn’t plan on having a worship service on a different day, but they were meeting in another church’s building at the time and outgrew all of their Sunday morning options. “Because of other things happening at the church at the time, Thursday night was the only option available,” said Joby Martin, lead pastor of the Jacksonville, … [Read more...] about Churchgoers Working on Sunday Could Spark Outreach Opportunities for Churches