Kathryn Post – ChurchLeaders

Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Opens a New Front in ‘Spiritual Warfare’ on Christian Campuses

Kathryn Post — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:10:52 +0000

Just eight days shy of Election Day, 31-year-old political activist Charlie Kirk addressed a sea of college students in glaring-red MAGA hats at Grand Canyon University, near downtown Phoenix.

After Exiting the Christian Music Industry, These Artists Engage Religion on Their Terms

Kathryn Post — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:37:24 +0000

After interrogating their beliefs, some onetime CCM artists are revisiting faith in some fashion, trying on elements they’d previously discarded and writing music for listeners who might be more spiritual than religious.

Controversial Pastor Doug Wilson Subject of New Podcast, ‘Sons of Patriarchy’

Kathryn Post — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:31:58 +0000

The creators say the Idaho pastor represents an increasingly mainstream biblical patriarchy movement with dangerous implications.

Archbishop Steve Wood on Where the ACNA Has Been, and Where It’s Headed

Kathryn Post — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:49:50 +0000

A week ahead of his investiture, or formal installation, in South Carolina on Oct. 30, Steve Wood spoke to RNS.

Evangelicals for Harris’ Anti-Trump Billy Graham Ad Prompts Threat of Lawsuit

Kathryn Post — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:16:32 +0000

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, led by the late evangelist’s son the Rev. Franklin Graham, has said it might sue over the ad’s use of clips from a 1988 Graham sermon.

‘Wall of Silence,’ a Podcast About Abuse in ACNA, Was Silenced. Now, It’s Back.

Kathryn Post — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:00:45 +0000

In April, the Rev. Chris Marchand, an Anglican priest in Peoria, Illinois, launched "Wall of Silence," a podcast about church abuse and cover-up in the Anglican Church in North America.

Six Young Evangelicals on the 2024 Election

Kathryn Post — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:57:09 +0000

Religion News Service spoke to self-identified evangelicals in their 20s and early 30s about how their faith is informing their potential pick for president.

In Scandal’s Wake, ACNA Adopts New Rules on Reporting Misconduct

Kathryn Post — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:41:21 +0000

Amendments to the denomination’s bylaws on preventing and reporting misconduct lay the groundwork for larger revisions, ACNA officials said.

Meet Cathy, the New AI Chatbot and Episcopal Church Expert

Kathryn Post — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:13:49 +0000

Unlike many of her religious AI predecessors, Cathy isn’t posing as a pastor or guru but a virtual guide.

Bethlehem Moravian Church Settlement in Pennsylvania Named World Heritage Site

Kathryn Post — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:01:12 +0000

Known for its original Moravian architecture and annual Christmas festivities, the Historic Moravian Bethlehem District in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is now the 26th U.S. site to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Sonya Massey Said ‘I Rebuke You in the Name of Jesus.’ What’s the Significance?

Kathryn Post — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:03:02 +0000

As video footage of the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who lived in Springfield, Illinois, circulates online, many viewers are memorializing her near-final words: “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.”

New Show ‘The Promised Land’ Tells Moses’ Story in the Style of ‘The Office’

Kathryn Post — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:53:59 +0000

RNS spoke with writer and director Mitch Hudson, who is also a crew member on 'The Chosen,' about what's next for the new series.

In ‘Disciples in the Moonlight,’ US Christians Are Persecuted and the Bible Is Banned

Kathryn Post — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:01:38 +0000

Mike Pence praised the Christian action film as a 'cautionary tale' that should 'inspire people of faith to do even more to protect religious freedom in America.'

Students Call for Transparency as Cornerstone University Guts Humanities Programs

Kathryn Post — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:29:33 +0000

Several former faculty told RNS that the changes include the involuntary departures of six tenured faculty who had already signed contracts for the next school year.

The Episcopal Church Revises Clergy Misconduct Protocols for Fairness, Transparency

Kathryn Post — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:08:16 +0000

As it elected Bishop Sean Rowe its new presiding bishop at last week’s General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, the Episcopal Church adopted more than 20 resolutions related to Title IV, a section of the church bylaws that governs its response to allegations against clergy of abuse or misconduct.

The Reformed Church in America To Vote on Restructuring

Kathryn Post — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:14:34 +0000

In the past five years, the Reformed Church in America, one of the oldest denominations in the U.S., has lost almost half its membership and nearly a quarter of its churches.

Historic All-Sign-Language Movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ Comes to Theaters

Kathryn Post — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:06:04 +0000

“Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film,” which carries the tagline “for Deaf, by Deaf,” stars Gideon Firl as the Messiah who, like all of the primary cast, signs his way through the role.

Nearly 300 ACNA Clergy and a Texas Diocese Call for Male-Only Priesthood

Kathryn Post — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:17:11 +0000

At an Anglican theological conference in January, UK priest and political commentator The Rev. Calvin Robinson stirred up a long-simmering controversy when he called women’s ordination a “slippery slope” akin to a “Trojan horse” and to “cancer.”

How Is the ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Flag Spotted at Alito’s House Linked to Jan. 6?

Kathryn Post — Fri, 24 May 2024 14:30:52 +0000

When The New York Times reported Wednesday (May 22) that an "Appeal to Heaven" flag had been sighted last summer at a shore house owned by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, it wasn’t the first time the symbol had been linked to Christian judges and lawmakers.

Anglican Bishop Deposed for Inappropriate Relationships Amid Calls for Transparency

Kathryn Post — Wed, 22 May 2024 13:19:50 +0000

As Bishop Todd Atkinson is ousted from the Anglican Church in North America, clergy and laity are calling for updates on the trial of another Anglican bishop, Stewart Ruch.

New Report Finds ‘Surge’ in Corporate Attention To Religious Diversity

Kathryn Post — Tue, 21 May 2024 13:54:54 +0000

More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

A Priest Observed a ‘Eucharistic Fast’ for Racial Justice. Now, He Could Be Deposed.

Kathryn Post — Fri, 17 May 2024 13:55:48 +0000

Ramey, an activist against white supremacy and former rector of an Episcopal church in Alexandria, Virginia, has refused to preside over the Eucharist or to receive it personally since 2022.

Tornado Rips Steeple off Pennsylvania Church During Worship Service

Kathryn Post — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:34:35 +0000

'God had his hand on us,' one of the pastors told Religion News Service.

Grace College Professor Ousted After Online Commentators Flag ‘Woke’ Social Media Posts

Kathryn Post — Thu, 09 May 2024 13:42:42 +0000

It’s the latest in a string professor terminations at Christian colleges seemingly tied to clashes over narrowing and often unspoken political and theological criteria.

Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone to Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It

Kathryn Post — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:35:08 +0000

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, there are a few steps experts say every faith group can take to improve safeguarding protocols.

How Not to Comfort the Mourning: Hospital Chaplain JS Park Talks Grief in New Book

Kathryn Post — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:51:00 +0000

“Everything happens for a reason” might be one of the least helpful things you can say to someone who just lost a loved one, according to veteran hospital chaplain J.S. Park.

For Christians Raised in ‘High-Control’ Settings, Elections May Trigger Religious Trauma

Kathryn Post — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:45:36 +0000

Experts say that politics can be connected to religious trauma. For Americans of all political backgrounds, the mix of religion and politics in our political rhetoric can trigger trauma symptoms, ranging from panic attacks to chronic pain.

The Episcopal Church Announces Four Candidates for Presiding Bishop

Kathryn Post — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:48:28 +0000

The next presiding bishop will succeed Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, whose nine-year term concludes on Oct. 31.

17 LGBTQ-Affirming Ministers Face Church Investigations for Signing Belief Statement

Kathryn Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:51:39 +0000

The investigation by Indiana Ministries — a jurisdiction within the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement — could result in the withdrawal of the ministers’ credentials.

Was Jesus Vegetarian? New ‘Christspiracy’ Documentary Says Yes.

Kathryn Post — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:29:16 +0000

'He was one of the most hardcore animal activists,' one of the filmmakers told RNS.

Poll Shows Slight Dip in US Support for LGBTQ Rights Across Religious Groups

Kathryn Post — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:24:06 +0000

A strong majority of Americans, and majorities of many religious groups, still broadly support LGBTQ rights.

Bishop Curry To Receive Pacemaker To Treat Irregular Heart Rhythm

Kathryn Post — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:43:18 +0000

The Episcopal Church’s presiding bishop, Michael Curry, is scheduled to have a pacemaker implanted Friday (March 1) to treat his atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, the denomination announced Thursday.

‘Trinity’s Triumph’ Film, Written by New Jersey Priest, Humanizes Catholic Clergy

Kathryn Post — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:43:18 +0000

While reductive narratives depict priests as perfect heroes or evil villains, said writer and producer Stephen Fichter, truth is more complicated.

The Episcopal Church Takes Steps To Improve Protocols for Bishop Misconduct

Kathryn Post — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:59:13 +0000

The changes follow a string of public misconduct allegations against Episcopal bishops.

A Jane Austen Lent: Archdeacon Explores the Novelist’s Spiritual Lessons

Kathryn Post — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:39:40 +0000

Rachel Mann’s latest book, ‘A Truth Universally Acknowledged: 40 Days With Jane Austen,’ pairs excerpts from Austen’s novels with reflections on virtues and vices.

For Black ‘Nones’ Who Leave Religion, What’s Next?

Kathryn Post — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:45:02 +0000

When Black Americans leave religion, they rarely leave it altogether. But even as they retain elements of Christian culture, what other communities are they embracing beyond the church?

Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, Author, Cancer Warrior

Kathryn Post — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:51:30 +0000

Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.

Fuller Seminary Senior Director Fired for Refusal To Sign Non-LGBTQ Affirming Statement

Kathryn Post — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:19:31 +0000

In January, Ruth Schmidt, a salaried employee at Fuller Theological Seminary since 2020, was fired from her senior director position after declining to sign Fuller’s statement of faith. Schmidt had balked at signing a statement saying marriage was reserved for one man and one woman.

Who Are the ‘Nones’? New Pew Study Debunks Myths About America’s Nonreligious.

Kathryn Post — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:35:29 +0000

'Today, the ‘nones’ kind of look like everybody else,' said sociologist Ryan Cragun. 'At some level, we're saying, hey, actually, this is just your neighbor.'

William Barber on Recruiting Low-Wage Voters, Biden’s Record on Poverty

Kathryn Post — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:23:45 +0000

'If you leave this many people in poverty and low wealth, you open up the door for demagogues and people who will use people’s fears and hurts against them,' said the Rev. William Barber.

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry Subject of Clergy Misconduct Complaint Over Handling of Allegations

Kathryn Post — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:42:13 +0000

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry is the subject of an internal clergy misconduct complaint for his response to abuse allegations against Bishop Prince Singh, the former bishop of the Dioceses of Michigan.

Wheaton College Restricts Employees’ Ability To State Preferred Pronouns

Kathryn Post — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:07:47 +0000

Updates to the policy do not appear to explicitly prohibit students from using or stating preferred pronouns, including they/them pronouns.

Christians Against Christian Nationalism Translates TikTok Activism To Local Politics

Kathryn Post — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:06:32 +0000

The popular TikTok account is, in part, a response to the growth of ‘trendy’ fundamentalism on the platform.

Taylor University Awarded $30 Million To Revitalize Local Community

Kathryn Post — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:39:37 +0000

The grant, the largest in the university’s history, will help fund dining, retail and startup space in downtown Upland, as well as create related academic programs at the college.

William Barber II Escorted Out of Movie Theater, Denied Disability Accommodations

Kathryn Post — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:28:22 +0000

The civil rights leader and minister was there to see ‘The Color Purple’ with his 90-year-old mother.

Lawsuit: Priest Says First Gas Execution in US Poses Threat to Religious Liberty

Kathryn Post — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:48:09 +0000

Kenneth Smith, who was convicted in 1996 for his role in the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett, is scheduled again for execution.

Abilene Christian University To Revisit Sexuality Policy After ‘Holy Sexuality Week’

Kathryn Post — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 15:12:01 +0000

Over 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university signed a letter claiming the event included one-sided, exclusionary messages about LGBTQ people.

Pastor Rescues North Korean Defectors on Foot in New Documentary ‘Beyond Utopia’

Kathryn Post — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:43:00 +0000

The film features rare footage of the rescue missions led by Pastor Seungeun Kim and his ministry, Caleb Mission.

‘The Prince of Egypt’ Live-Action Musical Is Now Streaming

Kathryn Post — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:00:46 +0000

RNS spoke to Scott Schwartz, director of the musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed 1998 animated movie, about the West End production.

The Episcopal Church Reckons With Tangled Protocol on Clergy Abuse and Accountability

Kathryn Post — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:02:42 +0000

As the denomination evaluates its Title IV clergy misconduct policy, abuse survivors say the process needs to be trauma-informed.