Pastors Feel More Equipped for Ministry but Report Declining Job Satisfaction, Study Finds

Pastors Feel More Equipped for Ministry but Report Declining Job Satisfaction, Study Finds

A new study suggests that while pastors are experiencing better mental and emotional health than in the past, many are becoming less satisfied with their roles in ministry. Since 2015, the percentage of pastors who feel unprepared for their responsibilities has steadily declined, with a notable drop in recent years.
  • 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 and restructure operations.
  • Poll Finds Strong Support for Off-Campus Religious Instruction During School Hours
    A new poll indicates that many parents and teachers across the United States are increasingly supportive of allowing students to participate in voluntary religious instruction off campus during the school day, particularly as concerns about student mental health continue to grow.

Lost Pages of Apostle Paul’s Letters Recovered, Offering Insight Into Early Christian Scripture

An international team of scholars has uncovered dozens of previously lost pages from one of the earliest New Testament manuscripts, providing new understanding of how early Christians engaged with biblical texts. The project, led by the University of Glasgow, successfully recovered 42 missing pages from Codex H, a sixth-century Greek manuscript containing the writings of Paul the Apostle, according to a university announcement.
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson, Christian Leaders Launch Weeklong Bible Reading in D.C.
    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., was 12 years old when he realized that the promises of Scripture are "so true." His father, James, a firefighter, was “involved in an explosion in the line of duty” that left him with third-degree burns on 80% of his body.
  • Religious Liberty Commission Holds Final Hearing, ‘It Is Time to Set the Record Straight’
    The seventh session of the White House Religious Liberty Commission took place Monday at the Museum of the Bible, where participants examined the historical roots, current challenges and future direction of religious freedom in the United States. Led by Dan Patrick, the commission’s final hearing featured multiple panels addressing the development of religious liberty in America as well as ongoing debates over the legal concept of church-state separation.
  • Evan Lenow Elected ERLC President by SBC Trustees
    Evan Lenow has been unanimously selected as the new president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. The decision was made during a specially convened meeting held Monday in Nashville, where the ERLC board of trustees voted to install the leader to head the organization.
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  • EEOC Files Lawsuit Against California Trucking Company Over Alleged Religious Discrimination

    A California-based trucking company is facing a federal lawsuit after allegedly requiring a Christian driver to work on Sundays, ultimately leading to his resignation and prompting claims of religious discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley contractor that delivers bulk mail for the United States Postal Service.

  • Global Methodist Church Appeals Nigerian Ruling Favoring UMC Over Church Registration and Assets

    The Global Methodist Church has moved to challenge a Nigerian court decision in an ongoing legal dispute with the United Methodist Church over registration status and control of church resources. Bishop John Pena Auta announced that the denomination had filed an appeal with Nigeria’s Court of Appeal in Abuja and requested an injunction to halt enforcement of the lower court’s ruling.

  • Evan Lenow Nominated as Candidate for ERLC Presidency

    Evan Lenow, an associate professor and author, has been put forward as the next president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. The ERLC announced Monday that its presidential search committee has selected Lenow, 47, as its nominee, with the board of trustees expected to vote on his appointment next month.

  • United Methodist Agency Supports Bill to Lift Ban on Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors

    An agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church has voiced support for federal legislation aimed at removing restrictions on cosmetic sex-change procedures for minors who identify as transgender. Julius C. Trimble, who serves as general secretary of the church’s General Board of Church and Society, released a written statement on Monday criticizing discrimination against transgender individuals.

  • UMC, SMU Reach Agreement to End Lawsuit and Preserve Relationship

    The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University have reached a resolution that ends a years-long legal dispute over the university’s effort to separate from the denomination. SMU and the UMC South Central Jurisdiction said they had “reached an agreement that provides a clear framework for their relationship moving forward and affirms their shared commitment to the University’s mission.”

  • Christian Group Launches Freedom Index Highlighting Anti-Christian Restrictions in Australia

    An Australian Christian advocacy group has introduced a new index aimed at documenting what it describes as increasing restrictions on religious freedom, particularly affecting Christians across the country. Speakers at the launch event argued that existing anti-discrimination laws are being used in ways that suppress Christian expression and limit the Church’s voice in public life.

  • Moody Bible Institute Reaches Settlement With Chicago Schools Over Student-Teacher Access

    Moody Bible Institute has reached a legal settlement with the Chicago Board of Education that will allow its education students to complete student-teaching placements in Chicago Public Schools after months of litigation. The agreement follows a four-month legal dispute between the Chicago-based evangelical college and Chicago Public Schools. 

  • Will Graham to Lead ‘Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope’ With 145 Partner Churches

    The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is preparing to host a major evangelistic outreach along the Gulf Coast, working alongside 145 local churches for an event called the “Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope.”
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