With Numbers Still Declining, Southern Baptists Focus On Need to Evangelize; Task Force Planned to Boost Personal Evangelism

Faced with continuing declines in membership and baptisms, Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines implored delegates to the denomination’s yearly meeting to turn to God and put their emphasis on evangelism. “I want to encourage you to be a soul-winner....

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Jeff Sessions Clashes With Democratic Lawmakers, Calls Allegations of Collusion With Russia a “Detestable Lie”

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday denounced as a "detestable lie" the idea that he colluded with Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, and he clashed with Democratic lawmakers over his refusal to detail his conversations with President...

In Senate Testimony, Attorney General Sessions Heatedly Denies Trump’s People Had Improper Contacts With Russia

Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on Tuesday having an undisclosed meeting with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. or conversations with any Russian officials about the U.S. election that sent Donald Trump to the White House. He vowed to defend...

WATCH: 200 Firefighters, 45 Fire Engines Fight Massive Blaze in London High-rise: Is This Another Terror Attack?

Firefighters were battling a massive fire in a London apartment high-rise early Monday morning. One side of the building appeared to be in flames, and 45 fire engines and 200 firefighters were called to the scene. The London Fire Brigade...

Greg Laurie’s California Megachurch, Harvest Christian Fellowship, Joins Southern Baptist Convention

Amid shared hopes for revival, Harvest Christian Fellowship goes denominational. Following another year of declining membership and baptism, the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) just gained one of the biggest evangelists and megachurch pastors in the country: Greg Laurie. The day...

WATCH: Katy Perry Breaks Down In Therapy; Talks God Saving her From Suicide, Christian Upbringing

Singer Katy Perry launched a marathon weekend of livestream events starting Friday with the release her new album, Witness, and during a live therapy session on Saturday she tearfully talked about her Christian upbringing, feeling "ashamed" of having had suicidal...

WATCH: Fred Hammond and Brother, Ray Hammond, Gift Bishop T.D. Jakes With Restored Trans Am for his 60th Birthday at The Potter’s House Church

Bishop T.D. Jakes was in for a surprise when a custom vintage car was brought on stage at The Potter's House church in honor of his 60th birthday Sunday. Gospel music singer-songwriter and producer Fred Hammond teamed up with his...

WATCH: Steph Curry Celebrates Warriors’ Championship Win With Pastor John Gray

Steph Curry celebrated his Golden State Warriors' second championship win in three years with his Pastor John Gray Monday night. The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in a nail biting 129–120 Game 5 victory to become the NBA's 2016–2017 season...

Trump Faces Anger From Christian Activists After ICE Detains Several Iraqi Christians in Michigan

President Donald Trump is facing anger and potential political blowback as his administration ramps up efforts to deport Iraqi Christians, a group he’d pledged to protect from what the U.S. calls a genocide in the Middle East. Immigration and Customs...