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Russell Brand Makes 1st Court Appearance In Rape, Sexual Assault Case

Actor and podcast host Russell Brand appeared in court in London on Friday, May 2, in his first court appearance to face the sexual assault charges against him.

‘I’ll Be on the Street’—Televangelist Jim Bakker Pleads With Viewers To Keep Him From Foreclosure

Televangelist Jim Bakker recently went public about his financial distress and the threat of foreclosure. The Praise the Lord (PTL) Network leader and convicted felon has had his share of controversy and health challenges, culminating in a financial crisis.

Man Who Murdered Houston Pastor in Road Rage Incident Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison

DeShawn Longmire has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the murder of beloved Houston Pastor Dr. Ronald K. Mouton Sr. 

Jeremiah Counsel Responds to Ben Young’s Claims About Second Baptist Governance

At Second Baptist Church in Houston, rancor about church governance issues continues to grow. Jeremiah Counsel, the nonprofit that filed the 123-page lawsuit against the Youngs and other church leaders, has posted a response to Pastor Ben Young’s recent comments.

Pastor David Platt Explains How (Not) To Read the Bible

Pastor David Platt wants to protect people from reading the Bible in ways that are “harmful” and to help them understand that the Word of God is a “treasure” that is available to them daily. Platt joined ChurchLeaders for an interview about his new book, “How To Read the Bible."

AZ Pastor Found Dead in His Home, the Apparent Victim of a Grisly Murder

Pastor Bill Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in New River, Arizona, was found dead in his home last week, and police suspect the pastor was the victim of a grisly murder.

Shane Claiborne, 4 Other Faith Activists Arrested While Protesting GOP Budget Bill

Five faith leaders were arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Monday (May 5), the second time in as many weeks clergy and others have been handcuffed as they speak out against the Republican-led budget bill.

Judah Smith Addresses Speculation That Churchome Is a Cult: ‘If We Are…We Are the Worst

Churchome Pastor Judah Smith recently shared that he got mobbed by the paparazzi and asked if he led a cult.