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.
Christian News
‘I Would Call Myself Christian-Adjacent’—‘Shazam!’ Star Zachary Levi Talks to Bill Maher About Faith, Receiving God’s Blessings, and Levi’s ‘Wonderful Girlfriend’
Actor Zachary Levi said he was “Christian-adjacent” in response to a question from social and political commentator Bill Maher about Levi’s faith. Levi joined Maher’s “Club Random Podcast” for a conversation that aired Dec. 8.
Christian News
Deacon Who Tackled Church Gunman Honored at Fox Nation Patriot Awards
At the Fox Nation Patriot Awards on Dec. 5, Deacon Clarence McCallister was honored with the Award for Bravery. McCallister is the church leader who in May tackled a gunman allegedly attempting to shoot Pennsylvania Pastor Glenn Germany in the middle of Sunday service.
Podcast
David Kinnaman: Pastors ‘Need a More Robust and Broad Skill Set’ Beyond Preaching
Barna CEO David Kinnaman joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what the research shows about how pastors are doing and how they can most effectively disciple their people.
Christian News
Maverick City Music Leaders Give the Real Reason for Pausing Their Professional Relationship With Dante Bowe in 2022
Maverick City Music paused its relationship with artist Dante Bowe in 2022 because of a nude photo he posted to Instagram, leaders confirmed in the inaugural episode of the podcast, “Mavericks on the Mic.”
Christian News
Gwen Stefani Draws Praise and Criticism for Partnership With Christian Prayer and Meditation App
Grammy Award-winning artist and “The Voice” coach Gwen Stefani is drawing criticism—and praise—from some of her followers because of her decision to partner with Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app. Stefani is featured as part of the app’s Advent Pray 25 challenge.
Christian News
2 Kindergarteners Shot at Christian School Remain Stable but in Critical Condition
Two kindergarteners are in “extremely critical condition” after a gunman opened fire at Feather River Adventist School, a private Christian school in California. Authorities believe that the gunman might have targeted the school because of its religious affiliation.
Christian News
‘We Forgive Her’—Pastor Says Church Is Praying Weekly for Wynonna Judd’s Daughter Following Alleged Theft of Church Van
Grace Pauline Kelley, the 28-year-old daughter of award-winning country music star Wynonna Judd, was arrested for allegedly stealing a church van and is being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Podcast
Nona Jones: Why Rejection Is a Gift From God
Nona Jones joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to share what God has taught her about rejection and how she came to see it, not as an enemy, but as a gift.
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