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GwenChristian and Missionary Alliance Considers Allowing Women to Be Called ‘Pastors’
Jennifer Ashby preaches and teaches regularly at Neighborhood Church in Rockville, Maryland. She baptizes people, disciples them, marries them, buries them, and counsels them in times of crisis....
Christian Reformed Church to Address Faculty Doctrinal Disagreements at Synod
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC) is addressing how Calvin University will handle faculty members who have personal disagreements with the denomination’s doctrinal standards, particularly regarding...
Chris Hobgood, Disciples leader and anti-racism advocate, dies at 83
William Christopher “Chris” Hobgood, a prominent leader in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a dedicated advocate for anti-racism, died May 31 at age 83 at his...
Disciples of Christ Report Fastest Declining Major U.S. Church in 2018
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been identified as the fastest declining major U.S.-based church, according to recent data. Membership dropped from 411,140 in 2017 to 382,248...
2026–27 Katie Geneva Cannon Scholars Announced
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has announced the 2026–27 Katie Geneva Cannon Scholars, expanding financial support and leadership development opportunities for women in ministry and service. The scholarship honors...
Nazarene Theological Seminary Faces Criticism for Hosting LGBTQ-Approving Faculty and Speakers
Nazarene pastors are raising concerns about the denomination’s only seminary, Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS), for what they describe as a growing trend of featuring faculty, staff, and speakers...
Disciples of Christ General Assembly Addresses Anti-Trans Legislation and Christian Nationalism
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) continues to navigate its role in a rapidly changing religious landscape. As a small denomination, it has often been overshadowed by larger...
Christian and Missionary Alliance approves ‘pastor’ titles for women in historic vote
The Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA), a denomination with over 2,000 churches, has approved a change allowing women to serve in pastoral roles. The decision came during the...
Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance May Now Be Ordained as Pastors—But Not as Lead Pastors
Women in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA) may now be ordained, hold the title of “pastor,” and—if their local congregations allow—use the designation “reverend.” Women are still,...
