Christian News

Pastor and Former Atlanta Official Gets 14 Years in Corruption Case

Mitzi Bickers, a pastor, political operative and former high-ranking Atlanta city official, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of charges stemming from a long-running federal investigation into corruption at City Hall.

J.D. Greear Addresses Listing Pronouns, Clarifies 2019 Comments on Sexual Sin

In the latest episode of his podcast, The Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear addresses the controversy of listing one’s pronouns. Greear also apologizes for “any confusion” caused by his word choice about sexual sins during a January 2019 sermon.

Eminem, DJ Khaled Reach Number 1 on Billboard Christian Song Chart

Marshall Mathers, better known by his stage name Eminem, achieved an accolade this week that few would have expected: he was featured on a song that debuted at number one on Billboard’s “Hot Christian Songs” chart.

Elizabeth II, Longest To Rule Britain and Church of England, Dies at 96

Elizabeth II of England, Britain’s longest-serving monarch and official head of the Church of England, died Thursday (Sept. 8) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96.

State of Bible: Gen Z Leads in Active Evangelism, Desire to Share Faith

Gen Z adults, those 25 and under, match elders in a desire to share their faith, and lead all ages in their openness to spiritual conversations, according to the latest chapter of the 2022 State of the Bible.

Missouri Pastor’s Wife Dies in Auto Crash

Heather Polk, a nurse practitioner who used her expertise on medical mission trips, died Sept. 7 in a two-car collision as she returned home from work.

Popular Preschool Cartoon ‘Peppa Pig’ Introduces Same-Sex Parents

Earlier this week, the popular British preschool cartoon Peppa Pig, which airs on Nick Jr., introduced a same-sex couple to its young audience, a first in the program’s 18-year history.

Pastor and Tennis Legend Margaret Court Takes Aim at Serena Williams

Amid the recent adulation for U.S. tennis superstar Serena Williams comes pushback from 80-year-old Australian pastor Margaret Court. Before entering the ministry, Court was a tennis champion who won 24 Grand Slam singles titles—one more than Williams.