JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A Jacksonville pastor who confessed to sexual crimes against two young girls is once again preaching. Former Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church pastor Darrell Gilyard was just ...

It's important to understand your audience in order to preach effectively. As an audience, children’s interests can inform homilies that would inspire anyone. Join us to gain a greater appreciation ...

"Preaching to the Chickens: The Story of Young John Lewis" is an illustrated children's book written by Jabari Asim and illustrated by E. B. Lewis. (Courtesy Penguin Random House) Rep. John Lewis, a ...

Fred Rogers devoted his life to early childhood development because he knew that cherished children became stable, giving adults. One of his deepest disappointments was that television might have been ...

MADISON, Wis. — A Baptist pastor at a small congregation in Madison has continued in active ministry around children as police investigated him for sexual abuse, a case that has led to law enforcement ...

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It’s like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,’” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of ...

In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus shocked the elders and chief priests by contrasting their refusal to repent with the readiness of the tax collectors and prostitutes to do so when John preached. In today’s ...

Instead of exhaustion, homiletics can bring you life. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a timely and truthful message demands preparation, ...

The family of a 2-year-old girl who drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Oceanside is turning the tragedy into a message for other parents. Kendall Blanc drowned at her grandparent’s pool on ...

Editor's note: This story contains potentially offensive language. An unwelcome visitor caused a stir by taunting children while dressed as the Grinch during drop-off Monday morning at Sleepy Hollow ...

When talking to your children about drugs, you need to find a way to communicate your fears and concerns without sounding like you are preaching. If you have taken certain drugs yourself in the past, ...