U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Ministerial Exception

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that under the First Amendment churches are entitled to a “ministerial exception”—and therefore dismissed a wrongful termination suit against a church. In Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church v. EEOC, the court...

Casting Crowns, Newsboys Hit the Road

Casting Crowns is extending its Come to the Well tour into spring with an additional 44 dates, while the Newsboys embark on a 60-plus-stop tour this month. Two multi-artist tours—Winter Jam and the Rock & Worship Roadshow—also launch their nonticketed shows this...

Is Hollywood Out of Step With Middle America?

Domestic ticket sales for movies continued to plummet in 2011 from their highs in the early 2000s, when The Lord of the Rings, The Passion of the Christ and Spider-Man ruled the box office, according to figures released recently by Hollywood. Media scholar Dr. Ted...

Superhero to Host Christian Film Awards

Movieguide: The Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment will set a milestone next year when a superhero hosts its 20th anniversary celebration honoring family-friendly and inspirational entertainment. The Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the...