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‘A Beloved Pillar of Our Community’—MD Pastor With No Criminal Record Arrested by ICE
Church members and the surrounding community in Easton, Maryland, are rallying around their beloved pastor, Daniel Fuentes Espinal (54), who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week.
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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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‘I Stared Life in the Face’—Deion Sanders on Beating Cancer, Trusting God
After months of speculation about an illness he was battling privately, University of Colorado (CU) football coach Deion Sanders announced Monday (July 28) that his bladder was removed after doctors found an aggressive, malignant tumor.
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Texas Judge Gives Robert Morris, Gateway Church 30 Days To Choose Venue for Arbitration
A Tarrant County, Texas, judge has told Gateway Church and its founder and former pastor, Robert Morris, to decide where their case about disputed retirement payments will proceed.
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Jason Yates, Former CEO of My Faith Votes, Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material
Jason Yates, former CEO of My Faith Votes, a faith-based nonprofit organization seeking to equip “Christians in America to vote in every election, transforming our communities and influencing our nation with biblical truth,” has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
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As Deportation Fears Keep Immigrants From Work, Their Churches Feel Financial Strain
Newly strained finances are just one reality that Latino immigrant churches are adjusting to as the Trump administration accelerates a promised mass deportation campaign and other aggressive changes to immigration policy.
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Progressive National Baptists Pan ‘Big Ugly Bill,’ Strategize to Help Communities
The Progressive National Baptist Convention, a historically Black denomination, affirmed boycotts countering corporate stances against diversity, equity and inclusion, supported alternative shopping campaigns and pledged to advocate for communities affected by Trump administration policies.
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New Prosecutor in ACNA Trial of Bishop Ruch Is Named, and Accused of Conflict
A new prosecutor has been appointed in the long-awaited trial of Bishop Stewart Ruch of the Anglican Church in North America to replace the original church lawyer who resigned Saturday (July 19).
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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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Brandon Lake Addresses ‘Religious Folks” Hate He’s Received for ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ Jelly Roll Collaboration at Sold-Out PA Show
Brandon Lake addressed some of the criticism he has received from “religious” people for playing and collaborating alongside secular country singer Jelly Roll.
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Greg Laurie’s Harvest Crusade Draws Massive Crowd; Fire Marshal Forced to Step in During Altar Call
The turnout and response at the 2025 Harvest Crusade were so robust that the fire marshal had to intervene twice.
