A Christian church in Ohio has filed a federal lawsuit after its pastor, Chris Avell, faced 18 criminal charges for violating city ordinances. The charges allege zoning violations, ...

Rev. Gregory Bibler, pastor at First Christian Church, will retire July 31 but plans to remain active with several Richland County ministries.

Members of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, Lindsay Aime, left, James Fleurijean, Viles Dorsainvil, and Rose-Thamar Joseph stand for worship at Central Christian Church, on Sunday.

Carl Ruby, pastor at Central Christian Church, hugs Lindsay Aime during service, on Sunday in Springfield, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski) They also demanded an apology.