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24 Inmates Awarded BA Degree in Pastoral Ministry Will Serve NC Prisons as Ministers

Twenty-four men wearing black caps and gowns strode across the stage of the Nash Correctional gym last week to collect a Bachelor of Arts diploma in pastoral ministry.

Founders of Humanitarian Organization Preemptive Love Accused of Abusing Staff, Misleading Donors

Preemptive Love Coalition's former communications director, Ben Irwin, has accused founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney of running the humanitarian organization "like a cult."

Newark, NJ City Ordinance Bars Churches From Feeding the Hungry

Newark is one of more than a dozen American cities to implement such an ordinance to discourage unhoused individuals from remaining within their borders.

‘U.S.A.! U.S.A.!’: Trump Addresses Sunday Worshipers at Dallas First Baptist

During his address, Trump read from prepared remarks, adding his own comments about Afghanistan, inflation, and police reform.

‘A Profane Perversion’: Jesus Depicted as Transgender by Germany Bible Museum, Sparking Outcry

A controversial play presented last week at a Bible museum in Germany, imagines the Son of God as a transgender “Queen of Heaven.” Evangelist Franklin Graham referred to the depiction as a "profane perversion."

Church Agency: Captive Missionaries Made Daring Escape

Captive missionaries in Haiti found freedom by making a daring overnight escape, walking for miles over difficult, moonlit terrain with an infant and other children in tow, officials said Monday.

Across US, Houses of Worship Struggle to Rebuild Attendance

Though the exact numbers vary across denominations, most houses of worship in the US are experiencing far lower attendance relative to pre-pandemic numbers.

Houston Church Records More Than 1,100 Decisions for Christ at Christmas Performances

Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston saw 1,114 commit their lives to Jesus over a span of just five days during their Christmas Spectacular performances.

Jihadists Decapitate Pastor, Force Wife to Carry His Severed Head

According to military sources, suspected Islamic extremists decapitated a pastor in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique last Wednesday, and forced his wife to carry his head to the police station.

Faith-Based Pic ‘American Underdog’ Tells Story of Super Bowl Champion Kurt Warner

“American Underdog” is a biopic of Warner’s life directed by Erwin and his brother Jon following the life and faith of former NFL star Kurt Warner.

PastorServe Names Jason Daye Chief Strategy Officer

KANSAS CITY, KS, December 16, 2021 — PastorServe today announced that Jason Daye has been named Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 16, 2021. Most...

Pastor Craig Groeschel Leads VR Church Service Where Two People Trust in Jesus

There was something highly unusual about a recent church service where Pastor Craig Groeschel led two people to Jesus: The service was held in virtual reality.

‘Mary Did You Know’ Writer Mark Lowry Good-Natured Over Song’s Controversy

Whenever Mark Lowry takes the stage for a concert, he always closes the show with the same song — “Mary Did You Know?” — no matter what time of year it is.

Justice Department Asks High Court to Allow Vaccine Mandate

The Biden administration late Thursday asked the Supreme Court to block lower court orders that are keeping President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers from going into effect in about half of the states.

Billie Eilish Says She Started Watching Porn at 11: ‘It Really Destroyed My Brain’

Billie Eilish revealed in an interview this week that she started watching pornography at a young age, something she feels “incredibly devastated” about.

NY Judge Delivers Legal Blow to Christian Photographer Who Will Not Serve Same-Sex Couples

Attorneys for Christian photographer Emilee Carpenter, who refuses to serve same-sex couples, say they plan to appeal after a federal judge dismissed her case against the state’s attorney general.

Donald Trump Set to Give ‘Christmas Greeting’ During Worship Services at First Baptist Dallas This Weekend

“President Trump is known for his love for Christmas and what it represents," the Robert Jeffress pastored church said in a statement.

‘Enough Is Enough’: Mississippi Pastor Claims COVID-19 Will Only Go Away When Christians Stop Wearing Masks

Pastor Shane Vaughn told the congregants at First Harvest Ministries in Waveland, Mississippi that the COVID-19 pandemic would not end until Christians stopped wearing masks and placed their faith in God rather than vaccines. 

URGENT: All From US Missionary Group Freed in Haiti, Police Say

The remaining members of a U.S. missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago in Haiti have been freed, Haitian police and the church group said Thursday.

Tim Keller’s Advice on Doing Ministry in NY Is Valuable for All Church Leaders

Tim Keller recently shared some thoughts on how to do ministry in New York City well, and while his insights are clearly pertinent to the culture of New York, they also have a great deal of relevance to the average church leader.

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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