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Faith-Based Organizations Concerned About Immigration Policy Landscape

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - February 9, 2024

‘You’re not going to solve anything at the border when you start from the premise that migration is a threat to our country or that migrants are people to be feared,’ said Dylan Corbett, executive director of Hope Border Institute.

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Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, Author, Cancer Warrior

Kathryn Post - February 9, 2024

Hardwick recently retired as lead pastor of Tri-Cities Church in East Point, Georgia, as he receives ongoing treatment for stage 4 cancer.

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Mike Bickle Accused of Sexually Abusing 14-Year-Old Prior to Founding IHOPKC

Jesse T. Jackson - February 8, 2024

IHOPKC founder and former leader Mike Bickle has been accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl who attended South County Christian Fellowship in St. Louis, Missouri, the church he was pastoring in 1980.

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Gay Progressive Christian Jonathan Merritt Writes ‘Guncle’ Book for Kids

Stephanie Martin - February 8, 2024

Jonathan Merritt, a progressive Christian author and the son of a former Southern Baptist Convention president, announced on Feb. 7 that he’s written his first children’s book. “My Guncle and Me,” which releases in May, features a gay uncle who teaches “the liberating power of self-acceptance.”

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Pastor Accused of Defrauding Man With Mental Disabilities of More Than $27,000

Dale Chamberlain - February 8, 2024

Pastor David C. Berry of Praise & Worship Family Outreach Center in Jasper, Tennessee, has been indicted after being accused of defrauding a man with mental disabilities of at least $27,386.29.

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Evangelicals Venture to Israel in Show of Solidarity

Michele Chabin - February 8, 2024

Visitors to Israel have been few since its war with Hamas began. But in December, groups of evangelical Christians began to arrive on solidarity missions, say groups that promote links between Israel and evangelicals abroad.

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Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee Faces More Abuse Lawsuits

Bob Smietana - February 8, 2024

A pair of new lawsuits, including one that includes civil RICO claims, come at a time when the SBC Executive Committee faces a fiscal and leadership crisis.

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Comedian Chris Distefano Urges Bill Maher To Read Lee Strobel’s ‘The Case for Christ’

Jessica Lea - February 7, 2024

Comedian Chris Distefano recently urged fellow comedian and political commentator Bill Maher to read “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel in order to examine the evidence for the existence of Jesus.

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‘Holy Spirit, Take Over’—Brock Purdy Doesn’t Pray for a Win, But To ‘Think Clearly’

Janna Firestone - February 7, 2024

Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has led the 49ers to the team's sixth appearance in the Super Bowl. He's turning heads for his incredible success on the field in such a short amount of time—and for his outspoken and deep faith in God.

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Donald Trump To Address the ‘World’s Largest Association of Christian Communicators’

Dale Chamberlain - February 7, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is set to give an address at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, which hails itself as the largest gathering of Christian communicators in the world.

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‘The Answer Is Absolutely No’—Steven Lawson Rebukes Begg’s Counsel on LGBTQ+ Weddings

Jesse T. Jackson - February 7, 2024

During a sermon on Sunday (Feb. 4), Dr. Steven Lawson, lead preacher of Trinity Bible Church Dallas, spoke directly in opposition to his friend Alistair Begg's public counsel to a woman about attending her grandchild's LGBTQ+ wedding.

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Legislation Aims To ‘Decolonize’ United Methodists, Give Parity to Non-US Conferences

Yonat Shimron - February 7, 2024

A group called the Christmas Covenant has drafted a series of documents that would restructure the United Methodist Church worldwide to give overseas conferences greater equity and allow them to tailor church life to their own customs and traditions.

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Kenyan Court Rules Pastor Accused of Starving His Congregation Is Mentally Fit for Trial

Fredrick Nzwili - February 7, 2024

The taxi driver-turned-charismatic preacher faces multiple charges, including murder and terrorism, after being accused of convincing members of his church — some say ‘cult’ — to pray and fast until death, with the goal of meeting Jesus.

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‘This Isn’t Hard’—Al Mohler Explains Whether Christians Can Attend LGBTQ+ Weddings

Jesse T. Jackson - February 6, 2024

Dr. Al Mohler shared his view on whether a Christian should attend a LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony, even if it’s the ceremony of a family member, during “The Briefing” last Friday (Feb. 2).

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Toby Keith, Whose Faith Was His ‘Rock,’ Passes Away From Cancer At Age 62

Jessica Lea - February 6, 2024

Country music star Toby Keith passed away Monday, Feb. 5, at the age of 62. In a September 2023 interview, Keith said that he was relying on his faith to get him through his battle with stomach cancer.

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Texas Pastor Mourns Loss of Wife and Teen Daughter in Car Accident

Stephanie Martin - February 6, 2024

A congregation in Venus, Texas, is mourning with its pastor, Mark McDaniel, following a car crash on Saturday, Feb. 3. McDaniel, senior pastor of New Hope Community Church, hit a guardrail while driving his wife and daughter home from a basketball tournament.

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Willow Creek Community Church To Close Chicago Campus Amid Financial Struggles

Dale Chamberlain - February 6, 2024

Willow Creek Community Church is shuttering its Chicago campus in light of the congregation’s inability to afford its mortgage.

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Why Faith Leaders Lost the Battle Against Online Sports Betting

Bob Smietana - February 6, 2024

Legalized sports gambling now represents billions of dollars. Faith leaders in the few holdout states know the odds are against stopping it.

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Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Blind Boys of Alabama Add New Grammy Wins

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - February 6, 2024

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin won his 20th Grammy award for his performance and songwriting on 'All Things' in the best gospel performance/song category.

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John MacArthur Celebrates 55 Years of Preaching: ‘Greatest Investment of My Life’

Stephanie Martin - February 5, 2024

On Sunday, Feb. 4, Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, celebrated the 55th pastoral anniversary of John MacArthur. The 84-year-old pastor, author, and Bible teacher has led the nondenominational megachurch since February 1969.

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