Sentence examples for church faced from inspiring English sources

In 1985, with Hubbard in seclusion, the church faced two of its most difficult court challenges.

At the same time, the church faced schism over issues of race and slavery.

By the late 1990s, the church faced the prospect of having to sell the property.

As restoration and repairs proceeded, the 130-member church faced mounting bills.

Beginning in February 303, the church faced the worst of all persecutions under the co-emperors Diocletian and Galerius.

Admitting that the church faced "deep differences" on sexuality, Welby, an evangelical, said he would not tolerate prejudice.

Indianapolis Baptist Temple is the only church facing foreclosure for its actions.

The Episcopal church faces a revolt by some of its own parishes and dioceses.

But the news comes as the church faces revived criticism over its handling of sexually abusive priests.

The Roman Catholic church faces a two-fold systemic crisis: the abuse of power and a lack of honesty.

The church faces a criminal trial on charges of abusing a disabled person and unauthorized practice of medicine.