CASTLETON — In light of media attention, a local church is standing by its decision to hire its current pastor, who has a criminal record, without first conducting a background check. John Longaker, ...

For years, British members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been pushing church leaders for more effective standards to prevent sexual abuse. On Saturday, many of their requests ...

After more than two years without a senior pastor, Humble Area’s First Baptist Church believes it finally has “God’s man.” In August 2008, the church’s pastor of nine years, Bruce Frank, left to ...