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DOJ Sues Life Surge Founder, Ex-Welfont CEO Joseph Johnson; He Says the IRS Is Using ‘Abusive Tactics’

The DOJ has sued Life Surge founder and former Welfont CEO Dr. Joseph Johnson, who denies wrongdoing and says the IRS is targeting him for his faith.

Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church To Launch Elevation College With Southeastern University

In what it called a surprise announcement, Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church announced that it will launch Elevation College next fall.

‘This Isn’t Retirement’—Lecrae Informs Fans This Is His Last Tour

As his “Reconstruction” tour is coming to a close, Grammy Award-winning Christian rap artist Lecrae told his fans this is his “last tour.”

Youth Ministry Volunteer for Second Baptist Houston Charged With Possessing CSAM

An investigation into Carter Thomas, 27, began after authorities received a tip that he had admitted to “struggling with viewing child pornography online.”

YouVersion’s 2025 Verse of the Year ‘Addresses One of Our Deepest Needs,’ Says CEO Bobby Gruenewald

YouVersion’s verse of the year for 2025 was Isaiah 41:10, announced the ministry in a press release Thursday, Dec. 4.

‘Do It Afraid’—Phil Wickham on What He Learned Voicing the Title Character in Angel’s Upcoming Animated Film ‘David’

Phil Wickham recently discussed with ChurchLeaders his unexpected journey of voicing adult David in Angel Studios’ animated film “David."

Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Faith, Humility, and Her First-Ever Tour

Candace Cameron Bure spoke with ChurchLeaders during her first-ever live tour stop in Anderson, Indiana.

Toni Collier, Ex-Wife of Former Hillsong Pastor Sam Collier, Alleges That Marriage Broke Down After Sam Was Extorted by ‘A Transgender Prostitute’

Author Toni Collier is opening up about her divorce from former Hillsong Atlanta Pastor Sam Collier, alleging that her marriage ended after Sam was extorted by a transgender individual from whom Sam had solicited prostitution.

20 Truths From ‘Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters’

Dr. Carmen Imes new book, "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters," is a beautiful call to care for and be a part of the church. 

Terrorists Kidnap Pastor, Wife, and Others During Church Service in Nigeria

Armed Muslim bandits attacked Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi state, on Sunday morning, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a church service.  

Gunman Hijacks Samaritan’s Purse Plane: ‘We Praise God That No One Was Seriously Injured’

A Samaritan’s Purse relief plane was hijacked in South Sudan after an armed man hid onboard the aircraft before takeoff.