RNS Morning Report: The Asbury revival is over. What happens now?

Top Stories The Asbury revival is over. What happens now? LEXINGTON, Ky. (RNS) — The so-called Asbury outpouring inspired an arena worship service not far from the school, and similar services at other colleges.   Who will pay for the SBC’s abuse reforms over the long term? No one knows. (RNS) — The SBC’s Executive Committee announced it had lost $6 million over the past fiscal year, mainly due to the cost of responding to the sex abuse crisis.   Steven Curtis Chapman first contemporary Christian artist to earn 50th No. 1 song (RNS) — Chapman’s ‘Don’t Lose Heart’ was released in 2022 as a part of ‘Still,’ his latest album, and addressed the loss and grief his family has experienced. RNS Opinion Is the consumerist West headed toward killing those with dementia? (RNS) — We imagine anyone who needs help to thrive as a ‘burden,’ and thus the compassionate thing to do is end their lives. This is terribly ableist.   Roald Dahl doesn’t deserve to be bowdlerized (RNS) — The nastiness is a feature of his stories, not a bug.   How not to cancel each other (RNS) — One of the most unusual Jewish friendships teaches us some real lessons. ICYMI Bishop Scott Jones moves from ‘extreme center’ of UMC to new Global Methodist Church (RNS) — He isn't the first bishop to leave the United Methodist Church for the fledgling conservative denomination. But his exit has arguably caused the greatest stir.   ‘Holy Queer’ author seeks Black church inclusion beyond singing with choir (RNS) — ‘I focus on the Black church in my criticism because I love it,’ said the Rev. Karmen Michael Smith, author of ‘Holy Queer.’ In Other News Mormon church leader uses his faith to spread anti-racist principles NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself ‘a servant of God’ Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend