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When Did Church Start Looking Like a Nightclub?

August 31st, 2026

From medieval bells and incense to megachurch haze machines, worship has always been produced to move people. So what really separates a sacred experience from a night out, and does the difference matter?

ULC Minister Training & Education 5 Comments

Popular Megachurch Pastor Admits to Sexual Assault of Teen Girl

January 11th, 2018

The well-known megachurch pastor Andy Savage stood before his congregation last week and admitted to a “sexual incident” between himself and a 17-year-old girl back when Savage was a youth pastor.

Political & Religious Controversy 78 Comments

Justin Bieber and the Rise of the Megachurch

July 31st, 2017

Pop icon Justin Bieber disappointed many fans when he canceled the remainder of his world tour recently. His reasons for doing so remain unclear, but rumors are swirling that Bieber has had a “spiritual awakening” of sorts and that he’s “rededicated hi

Progressive Spirituality 23 Comments

So You Think You Can Preach?

August 31st, 2015

One new reality show, So You Think You Can Preach? has generated quite a great deal of buzz in the religious community. Is a reality tv show really the most effective way to select a new minister for a congregation?

Political & Religious Controversy 27 Comments

Mars Hill and Minister Integrity

September 10th, 2014

Mark Driscoll, lead pastor at Mars Hill megachurch, has recently been accused by church elders for engaging in practices unbecoming of a man of the cloth. The allegations greatly shocked his congregation.

Political & Religious Controversy 16 Comments

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