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‘The Enemy Is Dividing the Church Right Now,’ Charlie Kirk Warns Church Leaders at Strong Church Dream Conference

Monday night (Feb. 26) kicked off Dream City Church’s annual Dream Conference. This year, the church partnered with Charlie Kirk’s TPUSA Faith to bring a conference tailored to ministry leaders. The event is titled Strong Church.

‘The Chosen’ Isn’t Just Preaching to the Choir: 30% of Viewers Are Curious or Have No Christian Faith

Only about half of the viewers of "The Chosen" are “practicing Christians or cultural Christians,” according to Katherine Warnock, the show’s vice president of original content.

Brian Houston: ‘Kissing’ Post Was a ‘Deliberate Attempt To Embarrass and Discredit’

Former Hillsong pastor Brian Houston says that someone was trying to discredit him, and that is why the post, “Ladies and girls kissing,” appeared on his X (formerly Twitter) account. On Feb. 25, Houston said that this explanation will be his final one on the matter.

Calvin University President Wiebe Boer Resigns Amid Allegations of ‘Unwelcome and Inappropriate’ Behavior

Dr. Wiebe Boer has resigned as president of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after he allegedly “engaged in unwelcome and inappropriate communication and attention toward a non-student member of the campus community,” the school announced on Monday, Feb. 26. 

‘He Feared No Evil’—70-Year-Old Pastor Shot While Trying To Stop Car Theft Before Church

Tennessee Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. was shot before church on the morning of Sunday, Feb. 25, while trying to stop two suspects from stealing a car.

Mark Wahlberg Keeps His Faith at the ‘Forefront of Everything’

Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg continues to speak out about his faith as his career continues to soar—both on and off camera.

John MacArthur: Toppling of Satanic Display in Iowa Was ‘Noble…Almost Biblical’

Pastor John MacArthur said he “absolutely” backs the actions of Michael Cassidy, the Christian who’s charged with a hate crime for destroying a satanic display on government property in Iowa last December.

Pastor Accused of Selling Meth Skips Arraignment; Judge Orders Re-Arrest

Herbert Irving Miller, referred to by some as the “Crystal Methodist,” skipped out on his arraignment on Friday, Feb. 23. A warrant has been issued for his re-arrest.

Pastor Bobby Leonard Issues Apology for Blaming Rape Victims Who Were Wearing Shorts

Pastor Bobby Leonard of Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Monroe, North Carolina, who went viral online for saying he’d let a rapist go if the victim was wearing shorts, issued a written apology on Friday, Nov. 23.

Faith Leaders Renew Push for ‘Accurate’ Black History Education in Florida

Faith leaders in Florida are redoubling efforts to ensure Black history is taught widely and truthfully in reaction to the state’s rejection of an Advanced Placement course on African American studies and changes to state academic standards about public school history instruction about slavery. 

Catholics Rally Around Annunciation House After Lawsuit

Catholics are rallying around Annunciation House, a network of Catholic migrant shelters based in El Paso, Texas, after the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, has attempted to shut down the nonprofit. 

‘No One Will Be Touching the Cross of Christ,’ Donald Trump Tells Christian Communicators at NRB 2024

Donald Trump addressed over 3,000 Christian communicators and news outlets at NRB’s Presidential Forum. Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley was also invited to speak but declined, according to NRB's president.

Bethel Leader Kris Vallotton Apologizes for Comments on Mike Bickle in Recent Sermon

Bethel leader Kris Vallotton posted an apology on Facebook after a Feb. 18 sermon in which he expressed brotherly love for embattled church leader Mike Bickle.

Pastor Who Blamed Rape Victims for Wearing Shorts Apologizes on Church Sign

Pastor Bobby Leonard, who said he would let a rapist go free if the rape victim had been wearing shorts, has gone viral for his remarks. Leonard, who leads Bible Baptist Tabernacle in Monroe, North Carolina, has since apologized via a sign in front of his church.

Matthew Slater, a Super Bowl Champ With His Eye on Higher Things, Retires From Football

The player’s longtime coach, Bill Belichick, once referred to him as a ‘perfect player.’ Teammates and opponents alike praised Slater for his leadership skills, which he says were built on his faith.

The Episcopal Church Takes Steps To Improve Protocols for Bishop Misconduct

The changes follow a string of public misconduct allegations against Episcopal bishops.

At National Cathedral, Leaders of Different Parties, Perspectives Call for Civility

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore spoke about their participation in the ‘Disagree Better’ project and noted their efforts to seek bipartisan solutions.

Brian Houston Says His ‘Ladies and Girls Kissing’ Post Was Due to His Account Being Hacked

Former Hillsong Church global senior pastor Brian Houston said that his X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked after the comment “ladies and girls kissing” was posted late Tuesday evening (Feb. 20) at 11:48 pm.

Brandon Lake Doesn’t Hear ‘Churchy Stuff’ When He Listens for God’s Voice

When Brandon Lake really takes the time to listen to God, he doesn’t hear “churchy stuff” or “Christianese.” Instead, the worship leader and recording artist, who recently discussed his experience with depression, hears God speak in a way that is “personal” and “elementary.” 

Visiting Pastor Stops Sermon To Save Woman Choking on a Mint

As Pastor Brandon Stewart was wrapping up a Feb. 15 revival sermon in Cottonwood, Alabama, parishioner Lois Adams began choking on a mint. Stewart stopped his sermon, performed the Heimlich maneuver, and dislodged the mint.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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