Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Federal Prison for Church Vandalism With Satanic Symbols

Indiana Man Sentenced to 10 Months in Federal Prison for Church Vandalism With Satanic Symbols

A federal judge has sentenced an Indiana man to prison after he vandalized a church with Satanic imagery, authorities announced. Steven James Perkinson, a 21-year-old from Plainfield, Indiana, received a sentence of 10 months in federal prison along with three years of supervised release.
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    YouGov plans to conduct a fresh round of research on church attendance in England and Wales later this year, revisiting its widely discussed “quiet revival” findings amid mounting scrutiny from academics and polling specialists. The original conclusions appeared in April 2025 in a Bible Society report titled “The Quiet Revival.”
  • Reform UK Pledges Listed Status for Churches to Block Mosque Conversions
    Reform UK has unveiled a proposal it says would safeguard Britain’s Christian heritage by preventing churches from being converted into mosques if the party forms the next government. The party announced it would automatically grant listed status to churches throughout Britain, a move it argues would preserve the country’s Christian heritage and restrict alterations to historic buildings.

One in Three American Christians Say AI Spiritual Advice Is as Trustworthy as a Pastor: Study

A new nationwide study suggests that a significant portion of American Christians now consider spiritual counsel generated by artificial intelligence to be on par with guidance from clergy. Researchers discovered that 30% of respondents either “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that spiritual advice from AI “is as trustworthy as advice from a pastor.” 
  • Church of England Synod Confirms End of Same-Sex Blessing Proposal
    The Church of England’s General Synod has formally decided not to proceed with the introduction of stand-alone blessing services for same-sex couples, bringing to an end a lengthy and closely watched internal debate.
  • Less Than One-Third of Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily, Study Shows
    Fewer than one in three Protestants who attend church at least once a month say they read the Bible every day, according to new findings from Lifeway Research. The report, released Tuesday, draws from Lifeway’s State of Discipleship study, which surveyed 2,130 Protestant churchgoers online between March 19 and March 26, 2025.
  • Alabama Bill Would Make Disrupting Worship Services a Felony
    Lawmakers in Alabama are weighing legislation that would elevate the disruption of church services to a felony offense carrying a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years. The Alabama House of Representatives is expected to take up House Bill 363, a proposal that would classify certain acts of interference during worship as a Class C felony under state law.
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  • “Every Ending Is a New Beginning”: Departing HPUMC Senior Minister Urges Congregation

    In his final sermon as senior minister of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Rasmussen compared life’s trials to waves washing away a sandcastle, urging a choice between despair and perseverance. Rasmussen announced last November that he would transition into an emeritus role.

  • Josh Powell to Be Nominated for Southern Baptist Convention President

    South Carolina pastor Josh Powell is expected to be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, according to a report from Baptist Press. The 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 9–10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

  • Share of Pastors Considering Quitting Drops After Pandemic, Barna Finds

    The proportion of U.S. pastors who say they have seriously considered leaving ministry has dropped sharply since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Barna Research. Drawing on its 2025 State of the Church study produced in partnership with Gloo, Barna reports a steady decline since 2022 in the share of pastors contemplating resignation, falling to 24% in 2025.

  • DOJ Probes Anti-ICE Activists’ Disruption of Sunday Worship at Minnesota Church

    The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation after activists disrupted a Sunday worship service at a Southern Baptist congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota. The incident occurred at Cities Church, where demonstrators affiliated with the Racial Justice Network and Black Lives Matter Minnesota entered the sanctuary during a service.

  • Nearly 8 in 10 Pastors Say Their Churches Will Endure the Next Decade

    A new study from Lifeway Research finds that 94% of pastors say they believe their churches will remain active a decade from now, while 4% disagree and 2% say they are unsure. Among pastors who expect their churches to endure, fewer than four in five—78%—say they strongly agree their congregation has at least another decade ahead, indicating underlying concerns even among the hopeful.

  • Hillsong Confirms Early Talks on Potential Hills Campus Development, Says No Plans Finalized

    Hillsong Church has confirmed it is in preliminary talks about the possible future development of its Hills Campus, stressing that no final decisions or construction timeline have been set. In a statement posted on the church’s website Saturday, Hillsong acknowledged recent media attention surrounding planning approvals tied to the campus property. 

  • Indiana Church Launches $1 Million Campaign to Build Homeless Shelter

    Impact Ministries, a young church plant in Indiana, has announced plans to raise $1 million to construct a new homeless shelter aimed at serving vulnerable individuals and families in its local community. The fundraising campaign began earlier this week in response to urgent needs in the area. The church is located in Boonville and currently has a congregation of nearly 50 people.

  • ChinaAid Warns of Escalating Religious Persecution at Wenzhou Church

    A watchdog group is urging international attention as Chinese authorities reportedly move to dismantle or destroy a major church in Wenzhou, China. Hundreds of armed police were deployed Monday to surround Yayang Christian Church after authorities allegedly dispersed or detained local Christians and barred bystanders from filming events near the site.
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