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Arson Investigation After Fire Destroys Historic LA Church

The blaze at Victory Baptist Church broke out shortly before 2:30 a.m. and quickly grew to major emergency status, said Nicholas Prange, a spokesperson with the Los Angeles Fire Department.

La Luz Del Mundo Leader, Naasón Joaquín García, Faces New Lawsuit in Los Angeles

Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of La Luz del Mundo, is facing a new lawsuit filed by five women who allege he sexually abused them while other church members groomed them, using religion as ammunition against them.

Speaking in Tongues Is Now Part of Max Lucado’s Regular Prayer Time

Speaking in tongues is something that pastor and author Max Lucado now does as part of his regular prayer time with God. Lucado shared this news in an interview with the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, where he discussed his new book on the Holy Spirit. 

David Emmanuel Goatley Named President of Fuller Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary, headquartered in Pasadena, California, has named David Emmanuel Goatley as its sixth president. Goatley will be the first person of color to hold the position of president at the seminary.

Pastor: ‘Disgusting’ Cartoon Wages Spiritual Warfare Against Kids

A New York pastor is alerting parents that the controversial new TV cartoon "Little Demon" is targeting their children. Pastor Mike Signorelli, senior pastor of VI Church in New York City, warns that “kids will be the casualties” of the animated show, which glorifies and normalizes paganism.

Most US Pastors Don’t Believe Tithing Is a Biblical Mandate: Barna

Recent research conducted by Barna has found that only a minority of Christian pastors believe that tithing (giving 10% of one’s income to the local church) is a biblical mandate. 

ERLC Trustees Set To Meet for First Time Since Roe Overturned

Even as they celebrate significant gains such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) trustees will learn at their upcoming meeting that there is still plenty of work to do.

‘Called to Care’: Southern Baptist Nursing School Addresses Nursing Shortage

Addressing the shortage of nurses that has worsened in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic is a mission and ministry of William Carey University (WCU), a Southern Baptist-supported school based in Mississippi.

Former SC Youth Pastor Named in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

A South Carolina-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against former South Carolina Baptist Pastor Michael D’Attoma.

Pastor Recounts Day at Flight 93 Crash Site

Doug Pilot, pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, was serving as the director of missions for Conemaugh Valley Baptist Association on Sept. 11, 2001.

From Shoeboxes to War Zones: How Samaritan’s Purse Became a $1 Billion Humanitarian Aid Powerhouse

This week, Samaritan’s Purse, headed by evangelical leader the Rev. Franklin Graham, made its 30th airlift since Russia began its offensive against Ukraine in February.

At World Council of Churches Gathering, Russian Church Keeps Its Membership

The World Council of Churches approved a statement on Sept. 8 regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that denounces the war but does not single out the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.

VP Harris Applauded for Pro-Abortion Comments During The National Baptist Convention; SBC President Condemns Remarks

On Thursday (Sept. 8), Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the 142nd Annual Session of The National Baptist Convention (NBC) in Houston, Texas.

Mississippi Pastor Accuses Joe Biden of Being Possessed by Satan During ‘Soul of America’ Speech

In a recent YouTube video, Mississippi pastor Shane Vaughn argued that President Joe Biden was possessed by Satan during his “The Battle for the Soul of America” speech on September 1.

Ohio Pastor Faces Domestic Violence Charges for Allegedly Threatening His Wife

The Rev. Charles Ross, pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly threatening his wife with a loaded gun. The pastor faces charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence is due back in court on September 26 for a pre-trial hearing.

Pastor and Former Atlanta Official Gets 14 Years in Corruption Case

Mitzi Bickers, a pastor, political operative and former high-ranking Atlanta city official, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of charges stemming from a long-running federal investigation into corruption at City Hall.

J.D. Greear Addresses Listing Pronouns, Clarifies 2019 Comments on Sexual Sin

In the latest episode of his podcast, The Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear addresses the controversy of listing one’s pronouns. Greear also apologizes for “any confusion” caused by his word choice about sexual sins during a January 2019 sermon.

Eminem, DJ Khaled Reach Number 1 on Billboard Christian Song Chart

Marshall Mathers, better known by his stage name Eminem, achieved an accolade this week that few would have expected: he was featured on a song that debuted at number one on Billboard’s “Hot Christian Songs” chart.

Elizabeth II, Longest To Rule Britain and Church of England, Dies at 96

Elizabeth II of England, Britain’s longest-serving monarch and official head of the Church of England, died Thursday (Sept. 8) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96.

State of Bible: Gen Z Leads in Active Evangelism, Desire to Share Faith

Gen Z adults, those 25 and under, match elders in a desire to share their faith, and lead all ages in their openness to spiritual conversations, according to the latest chapter of the 2022 State of the Bible.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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