Jesse T. Jackson
Jesse is the Senior Content Editor for ChurchLeaders and Site Manager for ChristianNewsNow. An undeserving husband to a beautiful wife, and a father to 4 beautiful children. He is currently a church elder in training, a growth group leader, and is a member of University Baptist Church in Beavercreek, Ohio. Follow him on twitter here (https://twitter.com/jessetjackson). Accredited member of the Evangelical Press Association.
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Brent Leatherwood Resigns as ERLC President Just a Year After Board Retracts His Removal
On July 31, Brent Leatherwood tendered his resignation as president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), saying it was “time to close this chapter in my life.”
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Joel Osteen’s Mother, Cofounder of Lakewood Church, Dies at 91
On Wednesday, July 30, Joel Osteen shared that his mother and cofounder of Lakewood Church in Houston, Dolores “Dodie” Osteen, died at the age of 91.
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‘It’s a Wonderful Story About Redemption’—Kevin Sorbo Discusses the Anniversary Release of Dallas Jenkins’ Film ‘What If…’
Fifteen years ago, director Dallas Jenkins was searching for someone to play the lead role in his film “What If…” Knowing that he couldn’t afford him,...
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Kutless Guitarist James Mead Suffers a Stroke, Faces ‘Long and Challenging’ Recovery
On Tuesday (July 29), Christian rock band Kutless shared that James Mead, the band’s guitarist, suffered a stroke and will be facing a “long and challenging road to recovery.”
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Michael Tait Accused of Drugging and Sexually Abusing 2 More Men, Including Former Evanescence Manager
A new report is alleging that former DC Talk member and Newsboys frontman Michael Tait drugged and sexually abused two more men on separate occasions while they were inside the singer’s home.
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Michael Sweet of the Christian Metal Band Stryper Shares That His Father Has Died
Michael Sweet, lead frontman and co-founder of the Christian metal band Stryper, announced Tuesday that his father has died.
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Colton Dixon Gets Honest About the Inspiration Behind His New Song, ‘The Love I Have For You’
Colton Dixon, the “American Idol” alum who made a name for himself during Season 11, recently spoke with ChurchLeaders about his new children’s book, Season 23 of “American Idol,” and his new single, "The Love I Have For You."
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From Addiction to Christ: Ben Fuller’s Redemption Story Fuels New Album ‘Walk Through Fire’
Fuller said that he prays this album will help “people sort of just slow down, stop and listen and just reflect on what God has done in their life.”
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