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Louisiana Pastor Sentenced to 5 Years in Money Laundering Case Involving Nearly $900K in Stolen Funds

Louisiana pastor Charles J. Southall III, who in October 2022 pleaded guilty to money laundering and obtaining $889,565 through fraud, has been sentenced to five years in prison. 

Steven Curtis Chapman First Contemporary Christian Artist To Earn 50th No. 1 Song

Singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has become the first contemporary Christian musician to have 50 chart-topping songs in his musical genre.

Who Will Pay for the SBC’s Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? No One Knows.

After years of delay, Southern Baptists passed a series of reforms aimed at addressing abuse in the denomination. The plan for reforms, however, did not address who would pay for them over the long haul. 

The Asbury Revival Is Over. What Happens Now?

After more than two weeks and worldwide headlines, revival services at Asbury University in central Kentucky came to an end recently. But the revival goes on off-campus.

‘This Is a Revival Season’ — Sean Feucht Announces ‘7 Days of Prayer’ on Capitol Hill

Sean Feucht is launching a “7 Days of Worship and Prayer” initiative, which will take place on Capitol Hill from March 2-9, culminating in a worship service from inside the U.S. Capitol building.

‘The Chosen,’ Candace Cameron Bure, Dolly Parton Win at This Year’s Movieguide Awards

"The Chosen,” Season 3, Episodes 1 and 2 won the Epiphany Prize for Most Uplifting Movie at the 30th annual Movieguide Awards, which aired Sunday, Feb. 26. Candace Cameron Bure and Dolly Parton were among the other winners at the ceremony.

Christian High School Girls Basketball Team Forfeits Tourney Spot Due to Trans Opponent

Rather than play a girls basketball team that has a transgender athlete on its roster, a Christian high school in Vermont forfeited a state tournament game, thereby losing its spot in the competition.

Tickets for SatanCon 2023, ‘The Largest Satanic Gathering in History,’ Sell Out

The demand for gatherings catered to satanists is apparently high. SatanCon 2023, a convention organized by The Satanic Temple and billed as “the largest satanic gathering in history,” has sold out of tickets. 

Pastor Attacked After Invitation to Christian-Muslim Debate

A pastor invited to participate in a religion debate by mosque leaders in Uganda was attacked after his arguments ostensibly led to 37 Muslims accepting Christ, sources said.

Bishop Scott Jones Moves From ‘Extreme Center’ of UMC to New Global Methodist Church

Bishop Scott Jones isn’t the first United Methodist bishop to join the Global Methodist Church since the theologically conservative denomination launched in May, but his exit from the UMC has arguably caused the greatest stir.

Jen Wilkin Responds to Criticism of Her Views on Sending Children to Public Schools

Author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin has responded to criticisms of views she expressed in a recent discussion regarding whether Christian parents should send their kids to public schools. The conversation was part of The Gospel Coalition’s “Good Faith Debates” series.

‘Jesus Revolution’ Receives A+ CinemaScore, Collects Over $15M on Opening Weekend

Greg Laurie told Fox & Friends Weekend, "I’m hearing stories of people actually coming into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ after watching 'Jesus Revolution.'"

Jessa Duggar Seewald’s Post-Miscarriage D&C Misconstrued as Abortion

In a Feb. 24 video update, Jessa Duggar Seewald reveals that she suffered a miscarriage just before Christmas. In response to the 18-minute video, titled “Heartbreak Over the Holidays,” some press coverage and online commenters are implying that Seewald had an abortion.

‘2 Powerhouse Women’ — Naomi Raine and Taya Perform ‘Great Are You Lord’ on ‘Fox & Friends’

Taya Gaukrodger of Hillsong and Naomi Raine of Maverick City Music recently took to the studio stage of Fox & Friends to sing "Great Are You Lord."

Mark Wahlberg Encourages Fans To ‘Stay the Course’ With Lent as He Turns Down Margaritas at SAG Awards

Mark Wahlberg took to Instagram Monday to encourage fans who are observing the Lent to “stay the course,” sharing his own temptations as he resisted the urge to make himself a drink at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

‘Woke Wars’ Infiltrate Christian Colleges, Prof Under Fire for Racial Justice Unit

Samuel Joeckel, who has taught at the university for over 20 years, reports that administrators informed him his contract renewal letter was being delayed until leadership could review his lessons on racial justice.

Police Rescue 40 Christian Children in Kidnapping Scam

Police in Uganda have arrested two people in connection with the kidnapping of 40 Christian children lured by a Muslim posing as the leader of a Christian charity offering free education, sources said.

How Did Saddleback Get Kicked Out of the SBC? It’s Complicated.

On Tuesday (Feb. 21), Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, was “deemed not to be in friendly cooperation” with the SBC for having Stacie Woods as a regular preacher.

‘I Knew We Had To Do Something’—Nick Hall Announces Asbury-Like Event at Rupp Arena Sunday

Pulse's founder and president, Nick Hall, announced on Friday (Feb. 24) that there will be an all-ages welcome revival at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, Sunday (Feb. 26) from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Francis Chan, Rick Warren Do Not Attend National Collegiate Day of Prayer at Asbury To Keep It Free of Celebrities

On Thursday, the Asbury University chapel service that started on Feb. 8 came to a close as the National Collegiate Day of Prayer was broadcasted live from the auditorium where it all began 15 days earlier.

Memphis Pastor Set To Return to Pulpit on Easter, One Month...

Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. of New Zionfield Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, is set to make his return to the pulpit this Sunday for Easter, roughly one month after being shot in the mouth. 

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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