Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns

Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns

Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
  • France’s Main Protestant Bodies Agree to Closer Cooperation After Historic Meeting
    The leaders of France's two main Protestant umbrella organizations have agreed to create a standing forum for dialogue and cooperation, following a two-day meeting both described as unprecedented. Delegations from the executive boards of the Protestant Federation of France, known by its French initials FPF, and the National Council of Evangelicals in France, or CNEF, met Sept. 3-4 at the Domaine du Lazaret in Sète.
  • Trump Nominates Cissie Graham Lynch as U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador
    President Donald Trump has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch to serve as U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, a State Department position focused on promoting religious liberty abroad. The White House announced that the nomination of Jane Lynch, better known as Cissie Graham Lynch, had been sent to the Senate for consideration.

Evangelical Alliance Warns Against Tarot, Astrology and Crystals as Spiritual Curiosity Grows

The Evangelical Alliance is calling on Christians to respond confidently to growing interest in tarot, crystals, astrology, manifesting and other spiritual practices, while cautioning believers not to view such practices as spiritually harmless. A new free resource from the organization says Britain’s rising spiritual curiosity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for evangelism, particularly as interest in New Age spirituality appears to be emerging alongside a renewed openness to Chris
  • United Bible Societies Marks 80 Years With 148 Million Scriptures Distributed in 2025
    United Bible Societies distributed more than 148 million printed Scripture resources worldwide in 2025 as the global fellowship marked its 80th anniversary and highlighted the scale of Bible distribution since its founding in 1946. The organization distributed 148.3 million printed Scriptures during the year, including 22.4 million complete Bibles, 10 million New Testaments and 115.9 million Scripture “portions and selections.”
  • Southern Methodist University Drops “Unapologetically Muslim” CAIR Event
    Southern Methodist University in Dallas has canceled plans to host an upcoming event organized by the North Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations after Texas designated the group a “terrorist organization.” CAIR-Texas had planned to hold its Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium on Sept. 19 at SMU as part of a two-city event, according to an online promotional flyer.
  • 13 Americans, Including UMC Clergy, Barred From Israel Ahead of Palestinian Christian Village Visit
    A group of interfaith leaders and advocates gathered Monday at Eastside Church in Atlanta to criticize Israel’s decision to deny entry to 13 American citizens who had planned to visit the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The delegation included four United Methodists as well as other Christian, Jewish and Muslim participants. 
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  • Museum of the Bible to Host Jordan Biblical Heritage Exhibit in Early 2027

    The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., is preparing to host a major international exhibition highlighting Jordan’s biblical and Christian heritage after signing an agreement with the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Aug. 1. Titled “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity,” the exhibition will present archaeological discoveries and historic materials connected to the development of Christianity in present-day Jordan.

  • United Methodist Agencies Host Summit on AI’s Impact on Church and Society

    Two United Methodist Church agencies are organizing an ecumenical summit examining how churches should engage with artificial intelligence, with hundreds expected to participate both online and in person. UMC Discipleship Ministries and United Methodist Communications will host the third annual AI & Church Summit from Aug. 24-27 in Nashville, Tennessee, and virtually.

  • World Council of Churches Backs Armenian Apostolic Church, Warns of Government “Undue Influence”

    The World Council of Churches has voiced support for the Armenian Apostolic Church amid its prolonged confrontation with Armenia’s government, while raising concern about “undue influence” over the church’s internal affairs. In a joint statement, WCC central committee moderator Bishop Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and general secretary Jerry Pillay affirmed the church’s place in Armenian life.

  • Evangelical Group Welcomes $2 Billion U.S. Faith-Based Health Initiative to Reach 7 Million

    The National Association of Evangelicals welcomed a U.S. government plan to direct nearly $2 billion in health and humanitarian assistance through faith-based organizations, saying the move reinforces the importance of global compassion work. The State Department said Aug. 6 that the funding marks the largest allocation of global health foreign assistance to faith-based groups in more than two decades.

  • Samaritan’s Purse Mobilizes 750 Volunteers After Devastating Wisconsin Tornado

    Hundreds of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers have traveled to Wisconsin to assist residents recovering from a powerful tornado that damaged homes and communities across the state. An EF-3 tornado struck near Appleton last Monday, leading Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, to issue a state of emergency for Forest, Outagamie, Vilas and Winnebago counties.

  • Evangelical Leaders Challenge Geneva’s Religious Symbols Ban in Court

    Three Evangelical leaders have launched a legal challenge against a constitutional amendment in Switzerland that prohibits elected officials in the Canton of Geneva from displaying visible religious symbols, according to the Swiss Evangelical Alliance. Geneva’s cantonal legislature, the Grand Council, approved the amendment by a narrow margin on Nov. 21, 2025.

  • Robert Jeffress’ Pathway to Victory Earns YouTube Gold Award After Reaching 1 Million Subscribers

    Pastor Robert Jeffress’ Pathway to Victory ministry has surpassed 1 million YouTube subscribers, qualifying the channel for the platform’s Gold Creator Award. Jeffress, who pastors the 16,000-member First Baptist Dallas congregation, told The Christian Post in emailed comments Friday that launching the channel created “an amazing opportunity to share the Gospel through our Bible-teaching ministry.”

  • Pastors Less Exhausted, but Vocational Satisfaction Remains at Its Lowest Level in a Decade

    Despite improvements in exhaustion and confidence in their calling, Protestant pastors continue to struggle with vocational satisfaction, personal well-being and supportive relationships, a new study finds. More than half of respondents, 52%, said they most needed help maintaining their physical and mental health. That figure increased to 62% among pastors age 45 and younger. 
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