Rick Warren warns church planters on following trends, focusing on growth over quality
In order to last in ministry, church planters need to adhere by certain guidelines that change the mould of how they build their church structure, said Pastor Rick Warren during the Exponential West conference this past week..
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Rick and Kay Warren to host free mental health conference
Rick and Kay Warren are today hosting a 24 hour online conference looking at issues surrounding mental health and the Church.
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Mass exodus for Mars Hill pastors who criticised Mark Driscoll's leadership
All nine signatories of a letter calling for senior pastor Mark Driscoll to step down from church leadership are no longer on the Mars Hill payroll, Warren Throckmorton has confirmed.
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Victim says Brian Houston blamed him for 'tempting' his abusive father
The alleged abuse victim of Frank Houston has told a public hearing that his son, Brian Houston, blamed him for being a temptation.
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Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, Synod told
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, the synod of nearly 200 bishops on the family in Rome was told on its first full day of meetings.
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Sydney church opens doors to Muslims amidst ISIS fear
As fears about the rise of the Islamic State (IS) increase, an Australian church minister is challenging discrimination against Muslims in his own community.
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Pope Francis emerges as favourite for Nobel Peace Prize
Pope Francis is emerging as a favourite to win the Nobel Peace Prize next week.
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Turkey closes down Protestant church; pastor deported
Turkish authorities have sealed a Protestant church in Southeast Turkey and ordered its American pastor fined and deported on charges of \"working illegally.\"
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'Prayer must be our loudest response': Churches respond to pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong
Prayer vigils are being held for those involved in the pro-democracy demonstrations currently gripping Hong Kong.
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Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college
The church led by American pastor and author Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in its hometown of New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible College, to prepare church leaders for ministry in cities around the world.
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Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure
Pope Francis has asked a group of theologians to review the annulment process within the Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday.
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AFL grand final church service
Scots\' Presbyterian Church is holding its annual AFL Grand Final Church Service on Wednesday 24 September. The service celebrates the gospel\'s blessings for our lives, including the gift of sport.