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Episcopal Church to Ordain 2nd Openly Gay Bishop - After receiving the required majority of consents from the wider church, the Rev. Canon Mary Douglas Glasspool was informed on Wednesday by the presiding bishop's office that the consent process for her consecration was complete.

Churches Suffer Losses Under New FCC Rule - As the Federal Communications Commission seeks out more broadband space, the agency is being asked to consider possibly the largest group that would be affected by the move – that is, churches.

Leaders Reject Fla. Church's Request to Leave ELCA - A Lutheran congregation in Fort Pierce, Fla., was recently denied permission to end their affiliation with the denomination.

New Life Pastor Asks Christians to Embrace Speaking in TonguesBrady Boyd - New Life Church is "one of those tongue-talking churches," the senior pastor said unashamedly on Sunday. His statement was met with applause from the Colorado Springs mega-congregation.

Baptist Missions Head Stresses Need for SBC to Change - Jerry Rankin, outgoing president of the International Mission Board, is making a strong case for change within his denomination as he prepares to step away from the helm of its missions arm following 17 years of service.

Survey Tracks Trends in Evangelical, Oldline Congregations - Nearly two-thirds of U.S. congregations said they feel at least a little competition from nearby churches, a new survey shows.

Author and Evangelist Talk Suffering, Heaven, New EarthRandy Alcorn - Bestselling author Randy Alcorn has teamed up with a popular evangelist to address what many nonbelievers and Christians alike struggle with – suffering.

Gay Episcopal Priest Receives Majority ConsentGlasspool - An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday.

ELCA Closer to Adopting Policy Revisions on Gay Ordination - Leaders in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Monday approved revisions to ministry policies that would officially accommodate gay and lesbian ministers.

So. Baptists Anticipate Better Days Ahead - Following the release of a report that directs the country's largest Protestant denomination in a new direction, Southern Baptists have expressed new energy and anticipation for the future.

Widow of Slain Pastor: Where Was God on March 8? - Before the congregation of First Baptist Church in Maryville, Ill., Winters shared about the day of her husband’s death and the struggles she encountered thereafter.

Lutheran Head Rejects Claims of Scripture Abandonment - The head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America returned to Web stage on Sunday to take questions from a divided denomination.

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