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Amy Grant To Host Niece’s Same-Sex Wedding, Believes Jesus Wants Us To ‘Love God and Love Each Other’

Grant shared that she and her husband will be hosting her niece’s wedding at their 450-acre farm.

How God Saved Nickelodeon Star Kel Mitchell From Suicide To Become a Youth Pastor

Actor, producer and comedian Kel Mitchell, who in the 1990s starred in Nickelodeon’s “All That” and “Kenan and Kel,” says that he went through an extremely dark period in his life that almost led to suicide in 2005. But God saved him and eventually called him to become a youth pastor.

39% of Americans Believe the World Is Ending, but Most Evangelicals Don’t Believe Global Warming Is To Blame

While 63% of evangelicals believe we are living in the end times, only 34% believe that global warming is an “extremely/very serious problem.”

University of Idaho Settles Christian Students’ Free Speech Lawsuit

The University of Idaho will pay $90,000 to settle a lawsuit from members of a Christian law students' organization who claimed their freedom of speech was violated when the school’s civil rights investigation office issued no-contact orders against them.

Pennsylvania Panel Updates Anti-Discrimination Regulations

A state panel narrowly approved new definitions of sex, religious creed and race in Pennsylvania's anti-discrimination regulations.

Ministry Helps Parents of Prodigals ‘Realize They’re Not Alone’

Prodigal Child Ministries provides biblical and secular support and resources for the parents of struggling teens and young adults in crisis, in order to give them hope and a future.

‘Silence Is Golden’: Vatican Archivist Defends Pope Pius XII’s Response to the Holocaust

For decades, historians have argued over the role played by the Vatican and Pope Pius XII in the persecution of Jews during the German Third Reich and the Second World War.

Kirk Cameron’s Children’s Book Rejected From Story Hour in Over 50 Public Libraries

Following the rejection of his book from public library story hours, Cameron urged parents not to "go home with our tail between our legs, crying in our Chick-fil-A soup, waiting for the rapture."

‘My Generation Did the Younger Generation(s) A Disservice’—Beth Moore Reflects on ‘Christian Celebrity Culture’

In a Twitter thread, Bible teacher and bestselling author Beth Moore shared words of encouragement with younger generations of Christian authors and church workers.

Restaurant Staff Refuses To Serve Christian Nonprofit Over Views on Abortion, Marriage

The Family Foundation, a nonprofit promoting the family "as God’s foundation upon which all free and thriving societies are built,” was denied service at a Richmond restaurant on the basis of their beliefs.

Friction Over LGBTQ Issues Worsens in Global Anglican Church

The divisions in the global Anglican Church widened this year as conservative bishops affirmed their opposition to LGBTQ inclusion and demanded “repentance” by provinces with inclusive policies.

Black Women Ministers Get ‘Affirmation That God Sees Us‘ at DC Event

A Dec. 2 evening gala at the National Press Club marked a continuing effort to provide Black women ministers with affirmation and acclamation through a program that pairs five dozen women in mentee-mentor duos.

Nigeria Again Excluded From State Department’s CPC List

The U.S. State Department added two countries to its annual designation of the world’s worst persecutors but failed to return Nigeria to the list despite requests from a Southern Baptist entity.

With Race in Mind, Christians Reconsider Language of Dark and Light at Advent

For at least a decade, Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow has been urging other clergy to be thoughtful in how they use the language — often equating light with good and dark with bad — during the liturgical season of Advent.

Home Burned, Two Christians Injured in Separate Attacks

Muslim extremists on Nov. 20 burned down a house where a cell fellowship was meeting in eastern Uganda, a week after Muslims in another area caned two converts, sources said.

‘You Put the Baby in the Manger?’: New Podcast Looks at Sacred and Profane in the Gospels

Broken into five episodes, “Almelem” debuted in late November, with the final episode due out just before Christmas. It is based on a 2018 play of the same name by New York writer Sean Williams.

Mission Aviation Fellowship Issues Urgent Call for Release of U.S. Citizen Wrongfully Detained in Mozambique

Mission Aviation Fellowship has urged officials in Mozambique to expedite the release of pilot Ryan Koher, a U.S. citizen who has been wrongfully detained in the country since November 4.

Pastor Runs 62 Consecutive Marathons To Raise Awareness for Adoption, Foster Care, Youth Mental Health, Breaking Guinness World Record

Missouri pastor Malachi O'Brien is attempting to break the world record for consecutive days to run a marathon distance. His goal is to bring awareness to youth mental health and adoption and foster care.

‘Gasoline on the Fire’–‘The Chosen’ To Be Translated Into 600 Languages With Help From New Partner

An alliance with the nonprofit, Come and See, will make it possible for “The Chosen” to be translated into 600 languages. Series creator Dallas Jenkins says the partnership is “gasoline on the fire” of what is already happening through "The Chosen." 

‘Nothing That God Can’t Do’: Deion Sanders Thanks God for Opportunity To Coach at University of Colorado

During the press conference, Sanders repeatedly referenced God in his remarks, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to coach at the University of Colorado.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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