Jessica Lea

Jessica is a content editor for ChurchLeaders.com and the producer of The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past five years. When Jessica isn't writing, she enjoys West Coast Swing dancing, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

Max Lucado Gets the Word ‘Tetelestai’ Tattooed on His Arm To Celebrate 50 Years of Knowing God’s Grace

Pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has gotten a tattoo at the age of 70 to commemorate the “golden anniversary of God’s great grace” in his life. Lucado got the word “tetelestai,” Greek for “it is finished,” tattooed on his right forearm.

John Michael Finley Is ‘Really Excited’ To Reprise His Role as Bart Millard in ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’

Actor John Michael Finley played MercyMe frontman Bart Millard in the hit 2018 film “I Can Only Imagine,” titled after MercyMe’s song of the same name. Now, Finley is set to reprise his role in the sequel, "I Can Only Imagine 2," and he is thrilled about it.

‘I Learned a Lot About Faith’—Actor John Michael Finley Speaks to ChurchLeaders About His Film ‘Faith of Angels’

Actor John Michael Finley, who is known for portraying MercyMe frontman Bart Millard in the film “I Can Only Imagine,” spoke to ChurchLeaders about what he learned about faith while filming his latest movie, “Faith of Angels.” 

John MacArthur Returns to Public Ministry: ‘The Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated’

Pastor John MacArthur returned to the recording studio on Tuesday, April 15, where he informed his followers that his health is good and he is ready to come “roaring back” to public ministry.

Texas Pastor Shares How God Led His Church To Build Affordable Housing Instead of a New Building

Pastor Louis Rosenthal thought his church was going to use its land for a new church building. However, the Texas pastor says that in the middle of moving forward with those plans, God stopped him short. Now, an affordable housing complex on that property is nearly completed. 

Lecrae Addresses Criticisms Related to Diddy Parties, Abortion, And Politics

Christian hip hop artist Lecrae responded to his critics in an episode of his podcast where he addressed topics including “Diddy parties,” his views on abortion, appearing at a political rally, and a dark period of life he went through around eight years ago. 

Should We Pursue Happiness or Not? John Piper Responds to Jordan Peterson

Pastor John Piper addressed Dr. Jordan Peterson's perspective on happiness and meaning in a recent episode of the “Ask Pastor John” podcast. In it, Piper generally agreed with Peterson’s view based on Peterson’s own definitions but argued that the Bible presents a fundamentally different outlook.

Candace Cameron Bure Shares ‘Amazing Revelation’ God Gave Her About Body Image From the ‘Weirdest’ Bible Story

Candace Cameron Bure shared an emotional story about how God revealed a powerful truth to her through a strange Bible narrative and brought her greater freedom when it comes to her body image.

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