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John Lindell Addresses ‘Falsehoods’ and ‘Rumors’ Surrounding James River Church’s Departure From Assemblies of God

Pastor John Lindell of James River Church, a multisite megachurch headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has released a statement addressing “falsehoods” that have circulated regarding the church's recent departure from the Assemblies of God denomination. 

New York’s Episcopal Diocese Launches $1M Racial Reparations Fund

The Episcopal Diocese of New York will dedicate $1 million to racial reparations efforts within and outside the church, the diocese recently announced.

‘I Was Gone’—Christian Musician Anya Lee Releases New Music Inspired by Her Near-Death Experience

God spared the life of pastor's kid and Christian musician Anya Lee, so now she is dedicating her life to sharing the gospel through music.

UPDATE: Baylor University Rescinds Grant for LGBTQ+ Research

Nine days after sharing that it had accepted a large grant to study LGBTQ+ inclusion in churches, Baylor University announced it has rescinded that decision.

22-Year-Old Southern Baptist Pastor Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With a Minor

A North Carolina pastor has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Devin Carroll of Happy Home Baptist Church in Nakina is alleged to have committed the crime in his capacity as an employee at a South Carolina middle school.

Lifeway President Ben Mandrell To Be Voted on Sunday as Senior Pastor of Steve Gaines’ Bellevue Baptist Church

The search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church in Tennessee is recommending Lifeway Christian Resources President Dr. Ben Mandrell for the role of senior pastor. Bellevue’s current senior pastor, Dr. Steve Gaines, announced in November that he would be stepping down from that role.

‘Make Us a Prosperous and Happy People’—SBC President Clint Pressley Gives Opening Prayer at US Senate

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Clint Pressley gave the opening prayer for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday morning (July 9).

Alligator Alcatraz Complaints Prompt Response from World Relief: ‘We Must Do Better’

Following news coverage of allegedly inhumane living conditions and violations of religious rights at Alligator Alcatraz, a new immigrant detention facility in Florida, World Relief is advocating for the people being kept there.