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  Former Vineyard Anaheim becomes the Dwelling Place

  Bob Smietana | Thu 28 Apr 2022 10:24 BST

  The church once led by John Wimber has a new name, a legal change required by its departure from the Vineyard.

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  Parishes that left the US Episcopal Church over same-sex stance ordered to hand back property

  Anugrah Kumar | Sat 23 Apr 2022 15:35 BST

  The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that properties held by 14 churches that left The Episcopal Church over its ordination of gay clergy and acceptance of same-sex unions more than a decade ago shall be returned to the denomination and its affiliated diocese in the state.

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  Pastor goes viral with mid-air worship session during flight

  Jeannie Law | Thu 21 Apr 2022 14:12 BST

  A video posted by Pastor Jack Jensz Jr. of his ministry team worshiping aboard an airplane in mid-flight has amassed over 35 million views online — but the reason they were on the plane in the first place is the real star of the show.

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  Hillsong Boston co-pastors announce resignation

  Jennifer Lee | Tue 19 Apr 2022 12:38 BST

  The co-pastors of Hillsong Boston have announced they are stepping down.

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  John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Fri 8 Apr 2022 17:03 BST

  The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.

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  Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches

  Jennifer Lee | Fri 8 Apr 2022 11:09 BST

  Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.

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  Scripture engagement in the US has reached 'historic low'

  Jennifer Lee | Thu 7 Apr 2022 11:41 BST

  Bible reading in the US has "dramatically decreased" in the last year, according to the latest research by the American Bible Society.

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  Top Christian worship songs of 2021

  Anugrah Kumar | Tue 5 Apr 2022 10:36 BST

  After reviewing 2.7 million songs churches sang and 91,000 sermons delivered in 2021 amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, the church technology company Faithlife has published its annual report revealing top worship songs and sermon trends of the last year.

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  'The only solution was prayer' - Denzel Washington responds to Will Smith's Chris Rock slap

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 4 Apr 2022 10:20 BST

  Denzel Washington has opened up about the advice he gave to Will Smith after he slapped comedian Chris Rock in the middle of the Oscars.

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  Most Christian parents are worried about their kids' spiritual health: poll

  Ryan Foley | Mon 4 Apr 2022 9:51 BST

  An overwhelming majority of American parents are concerned about their children's spiritual well-being, with concerns highest among practicing Christians, according to a poll released by Barna.

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  Biden declares support for trans surgeries, puberty blockers for kids, adolescents

  Michael Gryboski | Sat 2 Apr 2022 12:31 BST

  The Biden administration backed what it described as "gender-affirming health care" for children.