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Robert Jeffress Poses With Kid Rock at First Baptist Dallas Pickleball Outreach Event

Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Dallas and notable Christian author, hosted a “pickleball outreach” at his church last Friday, May 17.

‘Random Two Thumbs Up’—Country Music Star Blake Shelton Loves ‘The Chosen’

Country music star Blake Shelton has watched the first three seasons of “The Chosen” and says that he “absolutely” loves it. The former coach on “The Voice” recently finished Season 3 and posted on social media about his experience.

Las Vegas Pastor Reaches Plea Agreement in Sex Crimes Case, Continues To Serve as Pastor

A North Las Vegas pastor has agreed to a plea deal in a sex crimes case. Bobby Cornealius Smith of New Beginnings Ministries was charged last year with counts of sexual assault, one count of attempted sexual assault, and one count of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment. 

New Report Finds ‘Surge’ in Corporate Attention To Religious Diversity

More than 85% of Fortune 500 companies now include religion in their commitment to diversity, according to the Religious Freedom and Business Foundation.

CeCe Winans Sings ‘Goodness of God’ on ‘American Idol’ Finale

The most-awarded female gospel artist was invited to perform on the Season 22 finale of "American Idol." CeCe Winans chose to sing "Goodness of God" for more than 20 million viewers.

Wife and Daughter of Chiefs CEO Speak Out on Motherhood Amid Harrison Butker Controversy

A polarizing college commencement speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues generating headlines after more than a week. Tavia Hunt, wife of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, and the couple's daughter, Gracie, have each weighed in on one of the topics of the speech: motherhood.

IHOPKC’s Forerunner Church Holds Final Sunday Service Amid Mike Bickle Sex Abuse Scandal

International House of Prayer Kansas City's (IHOPKC) Forerunner Church held its final service on Sunday (May 19) amid an ongoing sex abuse scandal centered on its founder, Mike Bickle. 

Pastor Married to Porn Star Pleads Guilty to ‘Violent’ Sex Crimes Against His Sister

A California man who co-founded Living Faith Church in San Diego with his wife, Angela Dela Cruz (who is co-pastor as well as an adult entertainer), pleaded guilty to raping his younger sister and faces 30 years in prison.