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Second Christian Club Sues SUNY Broome Over Faith-Based Leadership Rules

A second Christian student organization has filed suit against a public college in New York, challenging a policy that prevents the group from requiring its leaders to be practicing Christians.

Southern Baptist Senior Pastor Pay Slips as Inflation Rises, Study Finds
Average compensation for Southern Baptist senior pastors has edged downward since 2024 even as inflation continued to climb, according to a study conducted by Baptist state conventions, Lifeway Research and GuideStone Financial Resources.
Christian Evangelists Removed From Burning Man After Outreach, Organizers Cite Rule Violations
A Navy veteran and missionary with Philip Renner Ministries says he and other Christian evangelists were removed from Burning Man in Nevada after sharing their faith with hundreds of attendees.
Pelosi Calls for Joshua Wong’s Release as Hong Kong Activist Faces Life Sentence
U.S. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called on lawmakers and the international community to press for the release of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, a Christian who now faces the life imprisonment.

Global Methodist Church Adopts Articles of Faith, Elects Eight Bishops at Johannesburg Conference

The Global Methodist Church adopted a new set of Articles of Faith and elected eight bishops to its first regular Assembly of Bishops as its General Conference concluded Sept. 5 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The bishops were chosen over five ballots and consecrated on the conference’s final day.

Most Churchgoers Satisfied With Churches’ Spiritual Growth Efforts, Study Finds
Most U.S. churchgoers say they are satisfied with how their congregations promote spiritual growth, help them understand the Bible and encourage service. However, levels of confidence vary notably by gender and Scripture engagement, according to a recent American Bible Society study.
Franklin Graham to Preach in Manchester as Nearly 600 Churches Mobilize
Nearly 600 churches across the United Kingdom are preparing for a large-scale evangelistic gathering in Manchester next month, where Franklin Graham is expected to preach to thousands at the Co-op Live arena. The “God Loves You Tour” will arrive in Manchester on Oct. 3, with participating churches encouraging members to invite.
Church of England Faces Backlash Over St. Paul’s Cathedral Concert Deal With Nightclub
The Church of England is facing criticism after St. Paul’s Cathedral in London entered a multi-year agreement with Fabric, the nightclub whose license was revoked in 2016 following two drug-related deaths, to host concerts inside the cathedral. Under the arrangement, Fabric has exclusive rights to stage concerts at St. Paul’s through 2030, according to the BBC.