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US Episcopal Church membership falls below 1.5 million as decades-long decline continues
The US Episcopal Church has reported a further decline in membership and worship attendance, with new data it has fallen below 1.5 million members despite signs of post-pandemic stabilisation.
Research uncovers some of the reasons why young people go to church
Men were more likely to go for politics and women for support, but the main reason for both overall was faith.
Fewer than half of Americans believe in virgin birth, study finds
This is the first time a major national survey has recorded belief in the virgin birth dropping below 50%.
US evangelicals more religious than other Christians, but still declining
The decline is slower among evangelicals.
More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated
US Protestant churchgoers who hold evangelical beliefs are more likely than their non-evangelical counterparts to express confidence in the Bible and its continuing authority, according to new research from Lifeway Research.
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious
Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey.
US closes door to Christians fleeing persecution, report warns
The United States is on track to admit zero Christians fleeing from the world's worst countries for persecution in fiscal year 2026, according to a new report from the global watchdog Open Doors and the Evangelical refugee resettlement agency World Relief.
Most US Protestant churches have grown since 2023, survey finds
A majority of US Protestant pastors say worship attendance at their churches has grown since 2023, with larger congregations recording the strongest growth.
Bethel Church leader Bill Johnson remarries in private ceremony
Bethel Church Senior Leader Bill Johnson has married Linda Francoeur, four years after the death of his first wife, Beni Johnson, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Cory Asbury takes down shirtless photo after backlash
Christian singer Cory Asbury has taken down a shirtless picture of himself after receiving criticism that it lacked modesty and could be a stumbling block for others.
US churches healthier than expected despite ‘massive discipleship gap’ – new study
American churches are receiving high marks from those who regularly enter their pews, despite new research showing that more than half of self-identifying Christians attend services less than once a month.
Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving ministry – survey
Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five years, with problems surrounding church culture emerging as a leading factor, according to a new survey.
Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in Hell
Jen Hatmaker, a prominent progressive Christian influencer and bestselling author who quit attending church last year, now says she no longer believes in Hell.
Religion, immigration and abortion could shape key US Senate races, new polling suggests
Religious demographics vary considerably across the five battleground states and could influence voter behaviour.
Olivet University granted permanent land-use for Anza campus in unanimous Riverside County vote
Olivet University has been granted a permanent legal right, with no expiration date, to operate its educational campus in Anza, California, following a unanimous 5-0 vote by the Riverside County Planning Commission and strong support from neighbors and the community.
Mums show support for abortion pill reversal against California lawsuit
Californian officials have disputed the claims made about abortion pill reversal treatment.
