What My Grandparents Taught Me About Pastoral Ministry
You’re being prepared for the work the Lord has for you in ways you may not understand until you’re standing in a hospice living room.
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Gospel Hope for Gen-Z Ministry
Many of us have seen the statistics that Gen Z is the least explicitly Christian or religious generation on record.
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
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Archbishop of Canterbury hosts South Sudan delegation and ecumenical leaders at Lambeth Palace
On Friday 23 October, 2026, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, hosted a private meeting of ecumenical leaders, faith-based NGOs and government officials at Lambeth Palace, to discuss the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, as the country prepares for its first elections.
Pope Leo XIV accepts honorary title at St George’s Chapel, Windsor
With the gracious approval of His Majesty The King, The Dean and Canons of Windsor are delighted to announce that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has become Papal Confrater of the College of St George at St George’s Chapel, Windsor. This act of confraternity represents a visible sign o
Next Bishop of Jarrow announced
Downing Street has today announced that the Reverend Dr Jitesh Patel has been appointed the next Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow following approval by His Majesty the King. Jitesh (pictured above) succeeds the Right Reverend Sarah Clark who moved to become Bishop of Ely earlier this y
Church of England Decline Deepens as Experts Warn of ‘Financial Disaster’
The Church of England is facing a sobering reality: Its decline is no longer just about empty pews. Instead, it could threaten the future of the institution itself. According to Church Times, two academics are sounding the alarm that the Church of England is heading toward “finan
Ideas for future church start to take shape
United Methodists at the Leadership Gathering began to imagine a church that, in the best Wesleyan tradition, connects passionate evangelism with prophetic witness that disrupts the global rise of tyranny.
Emotions high as Highland Park vote looms
Leaders at Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas are hoping to lead their congregation away from The United Methodist Church and have set up a vote on the issue for Oct. 25-26.
1,200 ‘Poll Chaplains’ to Deploy Across America for Midterm Elections
Election Day is about to look a little different in some parts of America. More than 1,200 clergy members and volunteers are preparing to station themselves outside polling places across nine states. These volunteers are expected to serve as “poll chaplains” and “peacekeepers.” A
Pastor Interrogated Over Christian Doctrine in Chilling Religious Freedom Warning
What happens when a government investigation stops examining what Christians did and starts interrogating what Christians believe? That is the religious liberty alarm now being sounded after an Australian pastor faced questions from lawmakers not merely about political activity,
