Crystal Cathedral

Watch out for the sheep: Live animals bring spectacle and humor to Nativity scenes

By Bob Smietana — December 16, 2022
(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.

Megachurches may be particularly threatened by COVID-19 closures

By Mark Mulder and Gerardo Martí — April 10, 2020
(RNS) — The demise of Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral, and his seemingly indestructible model for church growth, may be a portent for megachurch pastors in this crisis.

Crystal Cathedral, home to the ‘Hour of Power,’ transforms into Catholic seat

By Heather Adams — November 28, 2018
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (RNS) — The restoration of the former home of televangelist Robert Schuller as the seat of the Roman Catholic bishop of Orange will accommodate California's latest religious boom.

Shuttered houses of worship get a reboot, find new life  

By Mark A. Kellner — September 10, 2018
(RNS) — At a time when decommissioned houses of worship are converted into nightclubs, restaurants, or condominiums, a different kind of transformation is preserving churches and synagogues as sacred spaces.

How California’s megachurches changed Christian culture

By Richard Flory — January 10, 2018
(The Conversation) — California megachurches have played a significant role in how millions of people – Christian or not – understand Christianity.

Crystal Cathedral founder’s memorial covered by crowdfunding campaign

By Kimberly Winston — April 21, 2015
(RNS) The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, founder of the multi-million dollar Crystal Cathedral Ministries, will be commemorated with funds from a crowd-sourcing campaign.

3 things pastors should learn from Robert Schuller (COMMENTARY)

By William Vanderbloemen — April 3, 2015
(RNS) As America continues to see a rise of those who claim “none” as their spiritual affiliation, church leaders would do well to contemplate the legacy of Robert Schuller.

Crystal Cathedral founder Robert Schuller dies at 88

By Lisa Singh — April 2, 2015
(RNS) After becoming one of the nation’s best-known pastors, Schuller watched his megachurch empire -- started in a drive-in theater -- crumble amid huge debt and family squabbles over leadership.

Book on pastoral succession: ‘All pastors are interim pastors’

By Adelle M. Banks — September 17, 2014
(RNS) For congregations that haven’t thought about who will succeed their current pastor, the authors of the new book “Next: Pastoral Succession That Works” have words of warning: Be prepared.

Judge rejects much of Schuller’s bankruptcy bid

By Adelle M. Banks — November 28, 2012

(RNS) Crystal Cathedral founder Robert H. Schuller failed to get most of the $5 million he requested in a bankruptcy case against the Southern California megachurch he started 57 years ago. By Adelle M. Banks.

Crystal Cathedral to move to smaller Catholic church

By Adelle M. Banks — June 8, 2012

(RNS) In a down-the-street building swap, the Crystal Cathedral has announced it will move its congregation to a smaller Catholic church after the Protestant megachurch was sold to the Catholic Diocese of Orange, Calif. By Adelle M. Banks.

Son says sibling rivalry fueled Crystal Cathedral downfall

By Adelle M. Banks — March 20, 2012

(RNS) As the Crystal Cathedral tries to find its footing without any members of founder Robert H. Schuller's family, the only son and one-time successor who resigned four years ago says sibling rivalry played a key role in the California megachurch's decline. By Adelle M. Banks.

Crystal Cathedral downfall offers cautionary tale

By Adelle M. Banks — March 15, 2012

(RNS) As members of the extended Schuller family leave the helm of the dwindling Crystal Cathedral, the sad fate of the congregation in the iconic glass-walled church offers a cautionary tale of family-run ministries. By Adelle M. Banks.

Dysfunctional family feud at the Crystal Cathedral

By Kevin Eckstrom — March 8, 2012

Three members of the extended Schuller family have lost their jobs at the troubled Crystal Cathedral as things go from bad to worse.

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