The rise and fall of Mark Driscoll

By Joy Tibbs2014-11-12T00:00:00

The embattled pastor has resigned from the church he founded following accusations of bullying and mismanagement. After a steep decline in attendance, Mars Hill church is also disbanding.

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Why I won’t be watching The Chosen

2026-03-11T16:56:00Z By James Cary

The Chosen has become a global and record-breaking phenomenon, drawing millions to its cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus. But for all the show’s impressive production values and popularity, Christian and sitcom writer James Cary says he won’t be watching. He explains why
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Want your church to grow? Welcome children and let them be noisy

2026-03-06T15:42:00Z By Rev Ben Sleep

A church in Pennsylvania has sparked widespread debate after announcing its policy to welcome noisy children. “The sound of children in worship is not a distraction. It is evidence of life, growth and the future of the church,” its memo declared. Rev Ben Sleep explains how embracing a similar philosophy brought renewal to his own congregation on the south coast of England
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‘Our university just experienced a 10-day outpouring of the Holy Spirit’

2026-03-02T13:47:00Z By Patrick Fitzgerald

What began as a normal Wednesday morning chapel service quickly became a 10-day spiritual awakening at Southeastern University. Here, the university’s chief of staff shares the story of the transformative move of God they witnessed

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