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Creflo Dollar: Some of My Teachings About Tithing ‘Were Not Correct’

Creflo Dollar, senior pastor of World Changers Church International, recently told his congregation that some of his teachings about tithing have been wrong. Dollar is known for promoting a prosperity gospel and made this confession in a sermon posted to YouTube Sunday, June 26.

Pastor Matt Chandler: The Church’s Post-Roe Moment Is Bigger Than Legislation

Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Pastor Matt Chandler challenged Christians to “step up” and push back darkness in a “brutally difficult” world. Chandler prefaced his message by saying he celebrated Roe’s reversal but “did so with a great deal of sobriety.”

Chick-fil-A Continues 8-Year Reign, Keeps Crown of America’s Favorite Restaurant

America's favorite restaurant for the eight consecutive year is Chick-fil-A, according to the recent American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Restaurant Study 2021-2022.

Brazilian Pastor Receives 18-Year Prison Sentence After Calling for Second Jewish Holocaust

A Brazilian pastor has been sentenced to 18 years and six months in prison for antisemitic rhetoric espoused at his church, wherein he has called for a second Holocaust. 

California Christian Groups Fight Post-Roe Measures to Expand Abortion Rights

Anti-abortion advocates in California may be celebrating the end of Roe v. Wade, but they face a push by their government to expand abortion access, even as other states enact bans on the procedure.

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Elects Second Woman and African Bishops

The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has elected its second woman bishop and received its first episcopal address from a woman during its quadrennial General Conference.

Mexican Bishops To Put Photos of Dead Priests in Churches

Mexican bishops called Monday on parishes throughout the country to put photos of dead nuns and priests in their churches this Sunday and to hold Masses for all those killed in gang-fueled violence.

Pope Denies Resignation Rumors, Hopes to Visit Kyiv, Moscow

Pope Francis has dismissed rumors he plans to resign anytime soon, and says that he hopes to visit Moscow and Kyiv after traveling to Canada later this month.

Court’s Term Delivers Wins for Life, Religious Liberty

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered deeply consequential victories for the sanctity of human life and religious freedom in its just-completed term, advocates for both causes said in assessing the justices’ work.

Gay Spider-Man To Be Introduced by Disney-Owned Marvel Comics This September

Web-Weaver is the first gay Spider-Man to be introduced by Marvel and will make his debut in an upcoming issue of Edge of Spider-Verse.

Rooftop Shooter Kills 7 and Injures 30 Others During Chicago-Area Independence Day Parade

At least six people have been confirmed killed and over 30 others were injured after a gunman opened fire on the suburban Chicago area of Highland Park during their Independence Day parade

New Disney Series ‘Baymax!’ Highlights Transgender Man Buying Tampons and ‘All Gender Bathroom’ in Middle School

The characters from Disney's animated blockbuster film “Big Hero 6” star in a new series titled “Baymax!”, which was released Wednesday, June 29, on Disney+.

‘God Fits Us Together Like Living Stones’: SBC President Bart Barber’s Latest Update

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president Bart Barber sought to encourage his fellow Southern Baptists on Friday (July 1) with his hope and prayer that this year within the SBC will be marked by “strength and unity.”

Black Woman Turned Away From Arkansas Church, Referred to as ‘Colored’

Donna Mac, who attempted to visit First Baptist Church in Forrest City, Arkansas, reported that she was questioned at the door by one church member and later referred to as “colored” by another.

Focus on Gospel Vital in Reaching the Next Generation

Shane Pruitt and several other SBC leaders discussed the challenges and opportunities of ministering to Generation Z during a CP Stage panel at the SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif.

Columbia Theological Seminary Accused of Racism Amid Influx of Black Students

In 2018, the incoming class at Columbia Theological Seminary was 47% white and 16% Black. Just three years later, a 2021 admissions brochure advertised an incoming class that was more than 64% Black and 32% white.

‘Somebody Must Care.’ George Liele Award Supports Mission Trip to Zambia

The Liele scholarship is primarily funded through the approximately 4,000 congregations comprising NAAF with additional funding from IMB and other contributors.

Fundie Fridays, the Snarky Critic of Conservative Religious Zeal, Faces YouTube Termination

Fundie Fridays is a YouTube channel of weekly video essays — generally compilations of cuts of sermons, TV shows, Instagram Reels and other public content, with Jennifer Sutphin’s sardonic commentary layered on top.

ERLC Objects to Biden Effort to Counter Court Ruling

President Biden condemned again Thursday (June 30) the high court’s 5-4 opinion that overruled the 1973 decision that legalized abortion throughout the country.

NY Faces Calls to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Constitution

Lawmakers held a special legislative session Thursday that Gov. Kathy Hochul called primarily to pass an emergency overhaul of the state's gun permitting rules after they were struck down by a Supreme Court ruling.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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