Faith

by Maina Mwaura (RNS) I was a seasoned flyer in December of 2016 when the plane carrying me to my interview with Pastor Tim Keller started its descent into New York, so my jitters weren't due to landing at LaGuardia. I was a newbie journalist — feeling uncertain about my future and vulnerable about meeting the influential thought leader and church planter. Keller was the … [Read more...] about Tim Keller’s New Book Is Not About Cancer, but Race, Justice and Resurrection

by Jonathan Merritt (RNS) The late Eugene Peterson, the pastor and theologian best known for his popular paraphrase of the Bible called “ The Message,” steered clear of controversy most of his career. But in July 2017, I published an interview with Peterson in which he told me homosexuality is “not a right or wrong thing as far as I’m concerned.” When asked if he would … [Read more...] about Eugene Peterson Authorized Biography Backs up That ‘Yes’ on LGBTQ Inclusion

(Churchleaders) During the past seven months, Jerry Falwell Jr. has been hospitalized four times for blood clots in his lungs. The former Liberty University president shared that news on Instagram yesterday, noting that “Students at LU have asked why I’ve been so ‘absent’ from LU.” Next to a photo of himself sitting in a New York City hospital room, Falwell writes that it … [Read more...] about Blood Clots Lead to Multiple Hospital Stays for Jerry Falwell Jr.

(Churchleaders) On March 6, thousands of women attended the virtual IF: Gathering—a growing women’s conference and women’s ministry resource hub with an international reach. This year’s conference featured a partnership with IllumiNations’ 12 Verse Challenge (12VC). The partnership between IllumiNations, a Bible translation alliance, and the IF: Gathering conference quickly … [Read more...] about $1 Million Pledged by Women for Bible Translation at IF Gathering

(CBN News) "American Campfire Revival," a 100-day spiritual campaign led by Kirk Cameron, has passed its halfway mark - prompting Cameron to reiterate the motive for launching the online gathering that thousands have been attending daily. He said the initiative aims to remind Americans that we must "honor God, love one another, and keep His commands in all aspects of our … [Read more...] about ‘Honor God, Keep His Commands’: Kirk Cameron Recalls Goal of 100-Day Plan After Hitting Halfway Mark