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Churches Train Women to Teach the Bible in Four Weeks
A women's ministry leader describes a four-session course that trains women to teach Scripture. The plan uses small groups, homework and short teaching practice.
How Christians Can Contend for Faith Without Turning Quarrelsome
Two Gospel Coalition writers draw on the letter of Jude to offer a framework for correcting error with wisdom and mercy. They distinguish doubters, wanderers and deceivers, and urge believers to guard their own hearts.
Church Insurance Costs Climb, but GuideStone Says Relief Is Near
Premiums for churches have risen sharply over five years, forcing some congregations into hard choices. Southern Baptist agency GuideStone says a new model letting churches shop across many carriers should lower costs.
Ohio Megachurch Fires Founding Pastor Over Misconduct Claims
New Life Chapel in West Chester, Ohio, says it fired its founder, pastor Lonnie Snell, for sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The church is investigating and has asked members to pray for unity.
Ten Years After Leonard Cohen's Death, His Spiritual Searching Lives On
A religion scholar says Leonard Cohen's songs and poems, drawing on Jewish prayer and the Psalms, remain a lasting record of his wrestling with God. Tribute events are being held a decade after his 2016 death.