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Pastor Fined $60,000 for Using Church Property as Shelter and Encampment for Unhoused

Stephanie Martin - June 26, 2023

A North Carolina pastor has been fined $60,000 in connection to his efforts to house, feed, and educate his neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Unfortunately, city leaders say he’s doing so without the proper permits and in violation of safety codes.

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Video Game Developers Crowdfund Over $272,000 To Create a Bible Experience ‘For the Younger Generation’

Dale Chamberlain - June 26, 2023

"Gate Zero," an immersive Bible-themed video game, has surpassed its Kickstarter crowdfunding goal, raising over a quarter of a million dollars in just over a week.

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‘God Restores!’—Sean Feucht’s ‘Irreplaceable,’ ‘Anointed’ Guitar Found After Being Stolen

Jesse T. Jackson - June 26, 2023

Just days after worship leader Sean Feucht revealed that his guitar was stolen from his car in Spokane, Washington, he announced on Sunday that it had been found and returned to him.

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Catholic Democrats Issue New ‘Statement of Principles’ Defending Abortion Rights

Jack Jenkins - June 26, 2023

A group of more than 30 Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a “statement of principles” on Saturday reaffirming their support for abortion access.

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At PCA General Assembly, Voters Address Gender, Sexuality, and Sexual Abuse

Stephanie Martin - June 23, 2023

At its 50th General Assembly last week, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) debated and voted on several overtures, or church-legislation measures, related to women in ministry, sexuality, and sexual abuse response.

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Church Group in Texas Barely Escapes Van Before It Goes Up in Flames

Jessica Lea - June 23, 2023

A church van containing 11 youth and two adults caught fire as the group was on its way to a summer camp in Kerrville, Texas, earlier this week. The travelers said that within minutes after they got off the van, it was engulfed in flames.

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Louisiana Pastor Allegedly Shoots Wife, Himself in Front of Their Children; Both Hospitalized

Dale Chamberlain - June 23, 2023

On Wednesday, Louisiana pastor Danny Prenell Jr. and his wife, Gabrielle, were taken to the hospital after Prenell allegedly shot her twice before turning the gun on himself.

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In Church Remains, German Archaeologists Discover the Truth of ‘Atlantis of the North Sea’

David I. Klein - June 23, 2023

Archaeologist Ruth Blankenfeldt, a member of the Rungholt Project, a collective of archaeologists who have been researching Rungholt, a lost city, for years, believes the group has discovered it.

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Abuse Experts Look To Coming Synod to Promote Accountability on Abuse

Claire Giangrave - June 23, 2023

Pope Francis’ project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.

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After a Decade of Sex Abuse Education in Africa, Freely in Hope Pivots to American Churches

Fiona Andre - June 23, 2023

Freely in Hope launched its new initiative with a conference in San Francisco in June, titled Redeeming Sanctuaries, to provide church leaders with survivor-centered tools and solutions to make churches safer places.

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For Church Worship Teams, Auto-Tune Covers a Multitude of Sins. Especially Online.

Bob Smietana - June 23, 2023

In an age where online worship experiences are increasingly common, some churches are turning to Auto-Tune or other pitch-correcting software to smooth out the rough edges of vocalists.

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Utah School District Lifts Bible Ban in Elementary and Middle School Libraries

Jesse T. Jackson - June 22, 2023

In a significant policy reversal, Davis School District in Utah has lifted its ban on the King James Version of the Bible in its middle and elementary school libraries.

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In Ode to 43-Year Friendship, Beth Moore Proclaims ‘Jesus Has Carried Us’

Stephanie Martin - June 22, 2023

Reflecting on a 43-year journey with her best friend, Beth Moore told her Twitter followers about Jesus’ faithfulness and steadfastness. The author and Bible teacher credited Johnnie Haines with helping to raise her kids, save her marriage, and launch her career in Christian publishing.

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‘Shiny Happy People’ Is Amazon’s Most Successful Docuseries Debut Ever

Dale Chamberlain - June 22, 2023

“Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” a docuseries exploring the life and theology of the Duggar family, has reportedly had “the biggest debut of any documentary series ever produced by Amazon Studios.”

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Church Attack in Uganda Leaves One Dead

International Christian Concern - June 22, 2023

Suspected Islamic extremists stormed Katikara Anglican Church in Kakumiro District, western Uganda, hacking a church member to death and leaving several others injured on Tuesday.

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‘Love Our Neighbor as Ourselves’—Mike Pence Draws Criticism for Comment About Adult Gender Transitions

Janna Firestone - June 21, 2023

While Mike Pence is adamant that gender transition protocols should not be available to any minor, he takes no political stance on these processes for adults who are making the decision.

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Miss $200 Lord’s Prayer Clue, Shocking Atheists and Christians

Jessica Lea - June 21, 2023

All three "Jeopardy!” contestants who competed on Tuesday, June 16, failed to give the answer to a clue on the Lord's Prayer, surprising atheists and Christians and leading some ministry leaders to decry the decline of Christianity in American culture.

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Pastor Robert Morris Has ‘Immediate Surgery’ for Herniated Disc. Son Asks for Prayers

Jesse T. Jackson - June 21, 2023

Robert Morris, senior pastor of Gateway Church in Fort Worth, Texas, underwent immediate back surgery after suffering a herniated disc, which was pressing against his sciatic nerve and causing him severe pain.

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Suspected Leader in Kenyan Starvation Cult Dies in Custody Following Hunger Strike

Dale Chamberlain - June 21, 2023

Joseph Buyuka, a suspected leader in a Kenyan starvation cult that has claimed hundreds of lives, died while in police custody earlier this week, the result of a 10-day hunger strike.

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Vatican Confirm Synod Topics Will Address Questions of LGBTQ+ and Women Deacons

Claire Giangrave - June 21, 2023

As Catholic bishops from around the world prepare for a summit in Rome this fall, the Vatican released a document on Tuesday outlining the topics they will take up, from LGBTQ+ inclusion to women priests,.

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