What You Should Know About the Hebrew Roots Movement
The Hebrew Roots Movement is a modern version of the New Testament Judaizers who were rebuked by Paul.
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Perth Anglicans vote in favour of a conversion therapy ban
A motion in support of a conversion ban bill for WA was passed by the Perth Anglican Synod on the weekend. The motion:• Affirms that all people are created in the image of God and that LGBTQIA+ people in our community belong in the Body of Christ as equal friends and fellow disci
Gathering explores new practices for church
Participants at the Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering spent their second full day together moving from naming the realities facing The United Methodist Church to reflecting on ways to help it thrive.
Israel Declares Space a Battlefield, Echoing Biblical Accounts of Heavenly Warfare
Israel’s enemies have already brought war to its skies. Now its military is preparing for a battlefield beyond the atmosphere. The Israel Defense Forces has selected the first commander of a new Space Division, opening another front in the country’s struggle to defend itself. Def
United Methodist Church Membership Plummets by 174,000 in Just One Year
The numbers are in, and the United Methodist Church is still shrinking. The UMC lost approximately 174,000 members in the United States in 2025, another staggering decline for a denomination already rocked by theological division, with thousands of churches departing. According t
A message to The Episcopal Church from Executive Council: October 2026
Following its meeting Oct. 19 in New York City, The Episcopal Church’s Executive Council shared the following letter to the church. Read prior council letters to the church here. Fall in New York City is cool, brisk, and on the move. And so was the Executive Council, working effi
‘Fjord’ Is the Best Movie of 2026 So Far
‘Fjord’ challenges ‘tolerant’ progressives to reflect on their intolerance of conservative evangelical Christians.
Why Humans Pretend to Be Computers
The power behind AI is the perception of objectivity and infallibility.
Church of Nigeria Calls for Calm, Respect for Due Process in Awka Diocese Matter
ABUJA, October 20, 2026 — The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has called on its clergy, laity and the general public to remain calm and respect ongoing ecclesiastical and judicial proceedings concerning the Diocese of Awka. The statement follows recent public comments and
Zambia to oppose bail for Bishop Mwanda
The Zambian government has told the court it will oppose bail for Bishop Trewvor Mwanda and the other defendants arrested with him, according to a report by the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. The state’s decision means Bishop Mwanda will remain in custody unless the co
Gathering begins to imagine church yet to be
Lay and clergy leaders from four continents gathered in Canada and online to begin the work of praying, listening and striving for The United Methodist Church of the future. But first they had to grapple with the denomination’s realities of the present.
Myanmar Military Bombs and Burns Churches as Christian Communities Face Mounting Attacks
Myanmar’s military destroyed two churches within days of each other this month, bombing a Presbyterian church and burning a Baptist church alongside nearby homes in the latest attacks on Christian communities, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Two military fighter jets
Court revives suit to block ICE from churches
A coalition of faith groups, including United Methodists, has grounds to sue to curb immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship, a federal appeals court ruled.
FAA Investigates After Possible Aircraft Part Found at United Methodist Church
A bizarre discovery outside an Illinois United Methodist Church has federal aviation officials searching for answers. Staff members at Noah’s Ark Christian Academy were conducting security checks Monday morning when they discovered a large piece of metal outside United Methodist
How I Changed My Mind (Kind Of) on the Death Penalty
This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. Several years ago, Shane Claiborne joined me on my podcast to tell me where I was wrong on the death penalty. He is against it; I was for it. I told him afterward that he had “almost persuaded me,” but not qu
Bishop of Oswestry elected to general synod
It was announced yesterday that the Bishop of Oswestry has been duly elected from among the Bishops Suffragan of the Province of Canterbury to membership of the General Synod of the Church of England. The Suffrgan Bishops of Dorchester, Tewkesbury, Dorking, and Stepney were also
Episcopal Church Executive Council: Opening remarks from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris
The church was never promised permanence; it was promised the presence of God. Good morning, Executive Council. We gather today in a building that has served as the headquarters of The Episcopal Church for more than 60 years. Generations of Episcopalians have prayed, debated, dis
Episcopal Church Executive Council adopts presiding bishop’s strategic plan, authorizes sale of Manhattan headquarters
The Episcopal Church Executive Council convened in a regular meeting Monday, Oct. 19, at the church’s New York headquarters, where it passed resolutions to adopt The Episcopal Church’s strategic plan and authorized officers to negotiate a purchase agreement for the sale of The Ep
CEEC: General synod elections, an initial response
The 2026 General Synod elections have been the most hotly contested in recent years – a reflection of the deep divisions which sadly afflict the Church of England at this time. In this context, we are therefore greatly encouraged to have strengthened our position on the General S
Nigel Farage’s asylum plan ‘betrays Britain’s proud history’ says senior Bishop
One of the UK’s most senior Bishops has warned that Nigel Farage’s proposed asylum ban “betrays Britain’s proud history”. The Right Reverend Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, told The Mirror that a plan to shut down the asylum system for five years, as proposed by th
Archbishop of York’s address to the Perth Synod
16 October 2026 “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” Matthew 18. 20 Probably misquoting – and from memory – and certainly adding my own spin and spittle – I remember Rowan Williams once saying that the Church is ‘that bunch of women and men who hav
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7 Keys for Thriving in Lifelong Ministry
Learn long-term planning from Joseph, artful delegation from Jethro, lifelong consistency from Daniel, and aged wisdom from John.
Vatican calls for renewed evangelization with the publication of Venite ad me as inherited Christianity falters
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has called for a reordering of pastoral ministry around the proclamation of Jesus Christ, warning that churches can no longer assume baptism, childhood instruction and family tradition will produce believing adults. Published on 22 October, Venite a
Longtime Assembly of God Pastor Killed in Crash After Lifetime of Serving Jesus
A beloved Assembly of God pastor who spent decades preaching the gospel and serving the church has died in a tragic New York crash. Yet the congregation he shepherded for 33 years says death did not have the final word. Rev. Frederick W. Francisco, 87, died Oct. 19 following a tw
Bishop of Delaware to stand for election as provisional bishop of Easton
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Dear Beloved in the Episcopal Church in Delaware, I am writing to share some important news about an opportunity for ministry that extends beyond the borders of our diocese. I have been nominated by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton to se
Executive Council backs presiding bishop’s strategic vision for The Episcopal Church
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Oct. 19 presented publicly for the first time his sweeping, point-by-point strategic vision for The Episcopal Church, titled “Our Courageous Witness,” that combines Christian witness in the public square, greater support for dioceses and congregation
Executive Council authorizes sale negotiations with potential buyer of church’s NYC headquarters
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Oct. 19 presented publicly for the first time his sweeping, point-by-point strategic vision for The Episcopal Church, titled “Our Courageous Witness,” that combines Christian witness in the public square, greater support for dioceses and congregation
Beloved Apostle Dies Leaving Revival Service Hours After Preaching About Heaven
Just hours before his death, Apostle Justin Heath stood before believers and preached about heaven. “I can’t wait to get to heaven,” the 67-year-old pastor said. Hours later, Heath was gone. According to ABC11, Heath, a longtime North Carolina pastor and former Wayne County sheri
The 2000s So Far in Four Eras
Collin Hansen reflects on four eras from the last 20 years, noting distinctive characteristics of ministry amid the changing tides.
Motorcycles strengthen ministry in rural Nigeria
United Methodist Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel presented 48 motorcycles to district superintendents in the Nigeria Episcopal Area to ease travel challenges.
Priest Preaches About Death Minutes Before Crucifix Falls and Kills Him During Mass
A priest stood before his congregation and reminded them of a reality no one can escape: One day, every person in that room would die. Minutes later, he was gone. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari died Saturday, Oct. 17, after a large wooden crucifix hanging behind the alt
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Haunted ministry welcomes ‘Restless Souls’
Restless Souls Haunted House is serving up scares with a purpose: See how a collaborative effort by four New York United Methodist churches turns Halloween thrills into a ministry that brings the community together.
Catholic Cardinal Delivers the 377th Lion Sermon to City Anglican Community
Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, preached the 377th Lion Sermon at the Guild Church of St Katharine Cree in the City of London last week. The annual sermon commemorates Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Gayer, who prayed
Statement by the Archbishop of Wales, The Most Revd. Cherry Vann, on the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster
Sixty years ago today, the small Welsh village of Aberfan became the scene of the most unimaginable tragedy. Today, as we commemorate that heartbreaking day, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of a community which has shown, in face of unbearable suffering, the most ins
Archdiocese of Denver Statement on Fr. Ripperger
October 19, 2026 Archdiocese of Denver Statement on Fr. Ripperger Archbishop Golka recently met with Fr. Chad Ripperger to discuss his ministry and his community, the Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother. During that conversation, the Archbishop asked Fr. Ripperger to consider a
Finding Meaning in Our Daily Work (with Denise Daniels)
Wheaton College’s Denise Daniels draws on research with thousands of American workers to help us have a more holistic vision of how our work matters to us, our neighbors, our families, and God.
Completion of the work of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC III)
The third Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission (ARCIC-III) has completed the second and final phase of its work. Following the Commission’s previous meeting (Melbourne, Australia, October 2025), an editorial sub-committee worked on completing the Agreed Statement for
No-Strings Housing for the Homeless Only Makes Sense on Paper
Here’s a solution to homelessness: Give every homeless person an apartment! But the past and present of this approach suggest its simplicity is not paired with the realism, prudence, or community that will truly help many who are homeless. Throughout much of the 20th century, com
Inmates Baptized at Sheriff’s Office in Powerful Display of Gospel Truth
No one is beyond the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office showed their community in Missouri that they are willing to help anyone accept His embrace when five inmates were baptized, according to a Facebook post from Sept. 29. The post reads, “The Howe
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John Anderson Dies at 71, Leaving a Legacy of Country Music, Family and Faith
John Anderson, the Country Music Hall of Fame singer whose unmistakable voice brought audiences “Swingin’,” “Straight Tequila Night,” and “Seminole Wind,” died Oct. 21. He was 71. Anderson died peacefully in his sleep, according to his representatives at Absolute Publicity. The c
Anglican primate offers prayers for Indi MP Helen Haines following assassination attempt
‘IF WE HATE, HATRED WILL DEVOUR US’ The leader of the Anglican Church of Australia has urged Australians to guard their hearts against hatred, as the country mourns an attack on Indi MP Helen Haines. Bishop Mark Short, Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia, offered prayers
Kinship With the Dead Doesn’t Have to Be Spooky
Last month I took my kids to visit a small family cemetery where my father and brother are buried. My 4-year-old, full of questions, had never seen a tombstone before. Her total ignorance reminded me that we live in a world where death exists mostly as an abstraction: We may ackn
The Story Bible That Taught Me How to Teach Kids
Vos consistently makes the gospel clear in language kids can understand. All who teach children should emulate her boldness and clarity.
Pray: Minnesota Pastor and 3-Year-Old Son Killed in Devastating Accident
A Minnesota church community is grieving after a young pastor and his 3-year-old son were killed in a devastating interstate accident that left his pregnant wife seriously injured. Stephen Clayton, 31, a pastor at Becker Evangelical Free Church, and his son, David, died Oct. 12 w
School District Forced Kids to Hide Their Bibles, Then Families Fought Back
Elementary school students returning from Bible instruction were told to keep their Bibles and worksheets inside sealed envelopes. Now, their Washington school district has agreed to publicly apologize, provide religious liberty training and pay $275,000 in attorney’s fees, accor
Calvary Chapel Pastor and Wife Killed Outside Home, Leaving 2 Teenage Children
Two teenagers are mourning both parents after gunmen killed a Calvary Chapel pastor and his wife outside their home in Irapuato, Mexico, shortly after he officiated a funeral. Ángel González, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Irapuato in Guanajuato state, and his wife, Irán Montes,
‘One of a Kind’ Pastor Serving in Trump Administration Dies at Age 47
Pastor Benjamin Graham, the great-nephew of Rev. Billy Graham, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with cancer. Pastor Roy Fields announced the death of Graham, 47, on Facebook. “Ben was led by the Holy Spirit. He loved Jesus, loved his family, and loved people,” Fields wrote
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A Note on the Elisabeth Elliot Article
I’ve always admired Elisabeth and Jim Elliot. Both are true heroes of the faith: Jim, a martyr, and Elisabeth, a woman of undaunted courage. After Jim’s death, Elisabeth took the baton, went to the Waorani, and successfully shared the gospel with the very people who had killed he
Rediscovering the works of John Wesley, in Spanish
This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.
Computer training empowers South Sudanese refugees
A United Methodist project provides 50 young people in Ugandan refugee settlements with hands-on digital literacy training.
United Methodists, Korean church renew ties
Building on 141 years of shared missionary heritage, leaders of The United Methodist Church and the Korean Methodist Church signed a new covenant committing their mission agencies to regular dialogue and deeper cooperation.
A Baptist Brought Jesus to Burma. His Spiritual Descendants Bought His Birthplace.
Whenever diaspora Burmese Christians gathered in Boston, they would drive up to the 18th-century white colonial-style house on 145 Main Street in Malden, Massachusetts, where Baptist missionary Adoniram Judson was born and lived for the first four and a half years of his life. Th
Augustine had reservations about ‘just war’ claims L’Osservatore Romano
N.b. The official Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, has published a front-page article arguing that St. Augustine had reservations about just war. Vatican News, the news agency of the Dicastery for Communication, simultaneously published translations in English, German, Po
