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LAUSD Reverses Decision, Allows Christian Club Promotion in Weekly School Webinar

The largest public school district in California has reversed its earlier position and agreed to allow a Christian student group to promote its activities during a school-wide webinar after facing legal pressure over alleged discrimination.

Wave of Leadership Transitions to Transform South Korea’s Megachurches
A wave of leadership changes is moving through some of South Korea’s largest churches, with several megachurches appointing or preparing to appoint new senior pastors, described as a generational transition for Korean Protestantism.
Israel Plans to Host 8,000 Young Christian Leaders by 2026
Israel is preparing a major initiative to deepen its relationship with the global Christian community by inviting thousands of young leaders to visit the country over the next two years.
DOJ Report Alleges Disparities in Treatment of Christians Under Biden Administration
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday released a report titled “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Within the Federal Government,” prepared by the Trump administration’s Task Force.

Fewer Members, More Engagement: SBC Reports Gains in Attendance and Small Groups Despite Decline

Membership in the Southern Baptist Convention declined in 2025, even as key indicators such as worship attendance and baptisms showed continued growth. A report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research analyzing Annual Church Profile statistics found that total SBC membership fell by more than 3% over the past year.

Tennessee School Board Unanimously Approves Christian Charter School Proposal
A school board in Tennessee has approved a proposal to launch a Christian charter school, moving forward despite recent legal challenges surrounding similar efforts in other states. The Jackson-Madison County School Board unanimously approved four charter school applications, including one submitted by Union Academy.
Saint Augustine’s University to File for Bankruptcy, Halt Accreditation Battle
A historically Black university in Raleigh, North Carolina, affiliated with The Episcopal Church, has announced plans to file for bankruptcy while ending its efforts to retain accreditation. Saint Augustine’s University said it will move forward with a voluntary Chapter 11 filing as part of a broader effort to stabilize its financial situation.
Alabama Megachurch Pastor George Wright Announces Sudden Resignation
The senior pastor of Shades Mountain Baptist Church, a congregation of about 7,800 members in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, has stepped down from his role, announcing a video shared on social media Friday. Rev. George Wright did not provide specific reasons for his resignation, telling members that his final Sunday sermon would take place in two days.