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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

Willow Creek Community Church To Close Chicago Campus Amid Financial Struggles

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

Why Faith Leaders Lost the Battle Against Online Sports Betting

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

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

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

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

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.