Evangelical
For many evangelicals, especially those who supported Trump, the past four years have been a smashing success.
Trump divided the nation and their church, experts say, but evangelical fans have few regrets
by: Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Nov. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Trillia Newbell believes the Bible tells her to pray for America’s leaders, so after the 2016 election, the evangelical author andRead More
Throngs of worshipers braved colder temperatures and drizzles of rain in the nation’s capital...
Sean Feucht’s ‘finale’ worship protest on the National Mall included more politics than usual
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2020 (RNS) — Christian musician Sean Feucht held a politically charged concert in front of thousands on the National Mall Sunday night (Oct. 25),Read More
The revelation about Trump’s religious identity appeared in an interview that was conducted in writing...
Trump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as ‘non-denominational Christian’
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2020 (RNS) — In an exclusive interview with Religion News Service, President Trump said in a written statement that he no longer identifies asRead More
The county said Grace Community Church is not only violating the county’s public health order, but also the court’s preliminary injunction.
Attorneys for John MacArthur denounce headlines reporting a church outbreak of COVID-19 cases
by: Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES, Oct.23, 2020 (RNS) — Attorneys for Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church are condemning recent headlines declaring a coronavirus outbreak in the megachurch thatRead More
MacDonald was given the right to continue his ministry called Walk in the Word...
James MacDonald and Harvest Bible Chapel reach multimillion-dollar agreement
by: Yonat Shimron Oct. 20, 2020 (RNS) — The Chicago-area megachurch Harvest Bible Chapel has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement with its former pastor James MacDonald, who was fired last yearRead More
Only 35% of white evangelicals said the coronavirus is of critical concern...
Poll: White evangelicals are religious outliers on every issue of concern to voters
by: Yonat Shimron Oct. 19, 2020 (RNS) — As they head to the polls, nearly all religious Americans say the coronavirus is the most critical issue facing the country, aRead More
News from World Relief
National Association of Evangelicals and World Relief Launch Statement on Civic Responsibility With Robust Advertising Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 6, 2020 — Today, the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) and World Relief launched a statement titled, “A Call to Civic Responsibility: For the Health of the Nation,” inviting theRead More
Galli’s journey to Catholicism is notable, in part because of the nation’s political climate.
Mark Galli, former Christianity Today editor and Trump critic, to be confirmed a Catholic
by: Yonat Shimron CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2020 (RNS) — On Sunday (Sept. 13), Mark Galli will stand before Bishop Richard Pates in the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet,Read More