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Afghanistan Christians in Hiding, Denied Aid Year After U.S. Withdrawal

Diana Chandler - August 22, 2022

Christians in Afghanistan are forced into greater secrecy and largely cut off from humanitarian aid, International Christian Concern (ICC) said in its report on the first anniversary of U.S. withdrawal.

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Rick Warren Successor Andy Wood Apologizes for 2021 Mark Driscoll Interview; Critics Push Back

Jessica Lea - August 19, 2022

Andy Wood, named as Rick Warren’s successor at Saddleback Church, has apologized for inviting Mark Driscoll to speak at the 2021 Echo Leadership Conference. Critics, however, say Wood's apology leaves too many questions unanswered.

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Brooklyn Pastor Challenges Comedian D.L. Hughley to Boxing Match, Vows To Knock Him out ‘In the Name of Jesus’

Dale Chamberlain - August 19, 2022

Brooklyn pastor Lamor Whitehead continues to make headlines after being robbed of $1 million in jewelry during a livestreamed church service. The pastor is taking his critics to task, including comedian D.L. Hughley.

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Despite a ‘Messy’ Ministry Path, Beth Moore Says Quitting Isn’t an Option

Stephanie Martin - August 19, 2022

Biblical scholar and author Preston Sprinkle had a candid conversation with Beth Moore for the 1,000th episode of his podcast, “Theology in the Raw.” Moore, a prolific author and Bible teacher, publicly left the Southern Baptist Convention last spring, citing sexism and misogyny as key factors.

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Uvalde Shooting Survivors Receive Scholarships to Attend Local Catholic School

Riley Farrell - August 19, 2022

Students wounded in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting are the recipients of 30 full scholarships from Catholic Extension, a grant-giving nonprofit that finances impoverished parishes. These funds will allow students to attend Sacred Heart Catholic School for multiple years.

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‘Navigating the SBC’ Received as ‘Great Apologetic’ on SBC Cooperation

Diana Chandler - August 19, 2022

Navigating the SBC, originally launched at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting, continues to garner positive feedback from pastors and leaders, said SBC EC executive Charles Grant.

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Pastor Back on His Feet After Being Struck by Vehicle 7 Months Ago

Timothy Cockes - August 19, 2022

When pastor Kevin Cummings stood to preach his sermon this past Sunday (Aug. 12), it was no ordinary feat for him.

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Australian Anglicans Split Over Same-Sex Marriage

Kathryn Post - August 19, 2022

A conservative splinter group opposed to same-sex marriage announced the formation this week of a new Anglican diocese in Australia, triggering an apparent split in the church in that country.

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Pastor Motivates Las Vegas Toward the Gospel, Moment by Moment

Scott Barkley - August 19, 2022

"We are a church that’s in the city, for the city. These types of moments are big for us because we want to give the Gospel message in a relevant and fresh way to as many people as we can.

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Arkansas Senator Agrees To Unblock Atheist Constituents on Twitter and Facebook

Alejandra Molina - August 19, 2022

Arkansas state Sen. Jason Rapert will have to unblock his atheist constituents from his social media accounts as part of a settlement the national organization American Atheists said it reached with the state.

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31 UMC Churches in NC Demand Immediate Exit From Denomination, Threaten Lawsuit

Yonat Shimron and Emily McFarlan Miller - August 19, 2022

Thirty-one United Methodist churches in western North Carolina are demanding they be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and have hired a Florida legal firm to push their claim forward.

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‘Lord I Lift Your Name on High?’ Oakland Church Sues Police Department After They Raid Cannabis and Mushroom Stash

Jesse T. Jackson - August 18, 2022

Zide Door in Oakland is suing police and the city over a raid of their facility, in which authorities confiscated $200,000 of cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms. Zide Door distributes the drugs to church members.

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Man Who Made Blood Covenant With Satan Has a Dramatic Encounter With Jesus

Jessica Lea - August 18, 2022

Samuel Bishop turned to the occult to gain a sense of self-worth and control over his life. The day after he made a blood covenant with Satan in December of 2018, he decided to take his own life—when God intervened.

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‘As Christ Said, Judge a Tree by Its Fruits’: Alex Jones Dumps Trump for DeSantis

Dale Chamberlain - August 18, 2022

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has endorsed Florida governor Ron DeSantis for president in 2024. Jones was previously a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, who may also be seeking the Republican nomination.

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The US Department of Justice Is Investigating the SBC. What Does It Mean?

Bob Smietana - August 18, 2022

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Southern Baptist Convention's handling of sexual crimes by clergy and church staff. The question is: Why the SBC, and why now?

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Church’s Foster Care Ministry Focused on School-Age Children

Diana Chandler - August 18, 2022

The new school year can be especially tumultuous for children in foster care, Union Baptist Church Senior Pastor Jacob Smith learned as the church prayed about the viability of a foster care ministry.

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Gospel Focus Motivates, Makes Southern Baptist Crisis Relief Unique

Brandon Porter - August 18, 2022

The capacity for help from Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is high. In fact, one key SBDR leaders says it ranks right up there with the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army in resources available to people in crisis.

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The Bible, ‘Gender Queer,’ Anne Frank Adaptation Among 41 Books Removed by Texas School District

Jessica Lea - August 17, 2022

The Keller Independent School District (Keller ISD) in Texas has removed 41 books, including the Bible, Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” and a graphic novel adaptation of Anne Frank's “The Diary of Young Girl."

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‘Show Me the Money!’ Pastor Rips Into Church for Being Cheap, Apologizes After Clip Goes Viral

Jesse T. Jackson - August 17, 2022

Carlton Funderburke, senior leader of the Church at The Well Kansas City, came under fire after a clip of his sermon went viral. In the clip, he called his congregation cheap for not buying him a new luxury watch.

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Albert Mohler To Join DeSantis, Hawley, and Rubio at Upcoming National Conservatism Conference

Stephanie Martin - August 17, 2022

Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is slated to be a keynote speaker at the upcoming National Conservatism Conference in Miami. Some Southern Baptist Convention pastors are criticizing the scheduled appearance of Mohler at the event.

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