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Pastor Loses Court Battle to Pray at U.S. Capitol on 9/11 Anniversary

The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, has been denied permission to lead a prayer vigil at the U.S. Capitol tomorrow, the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

George Barna: ‘Christian’ Is Now a Generic Label

According to a new report from Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center (CRC), just 9% of self-identified American Christian adults hold a biblical worldview. Even fewer consistently apply biblical principles to their lives.

Alabama: Pastor Can Hold Inmate’s Hand During Execution

Alabama said it will allow a death row inmate's pastor to hold his hand during a lethal injection next month.

Americans Less Positive About Civil Liberties

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks Americans are less positive about the state of their rights and liberties.

Twenty Years Later, ‘In Christ Alone’ Still Inspires Millions To Sing

Getty has sometimes called 'In Christ Alone' a "rebel song” — a kind of protest against the more contemporary worship songs that sound more like pop music than traditional hymns.

Drew Brees Partners With World’s #1 Daily Prayer App

Recently retired, record-setting NFL quarterback Drew Brees is partnering with Pray.com, the world's number-one app for daily prayer.

Man Fired After Confronting Bikini-Clad Beachgoers in ‘Righteous Anger’

A TikTok video showing an encounter about proper beach attire recently went viral, sparking heated debates and leading to one man’s dismissal from his job. The man refuses to apologize and says he’s standing on God’s truth.

Pastor’s Wife Pleads With People to ‘Get Vaccinated’ After Husband’s Death

Unvaccinated pastor John McIntyre was rushed to the hospital on his 60th birthday because of COVID-related complications, where he later died. His wife shares their sorrowful story, pleading for others to get vaccinated.

Admirers Still Urging Sainthood for Chaplain Killed on 9/11

Among the nearly 3,000 people killed in the 9/11 terror attacks, Mychal Judge, a Catholic chaplain with New York’s fire department, left a uniquely complex legacy that continues to evolve 20 years after his death.

San Diego Lawsuit Claims California’s Ethnic Studies Curriculum Promotes Aztec Gods

"The fact that the Aztec religion is not formally organized and is non-Western in its origin does not excuse the constitutional violations,’ said attorney Robert E. Weisenburger.

Trump and His Religion Advisers Launch New National Faith Advisory Board

In another sign Donald Trump is eyeing a run to regain the White House, the former president and his religious advisers announced the launch of a national faith advisory board on Thursday (Sept. 2).

Memorial Celebrates the Life of Luci Swindoll on the Day of Her Birth

“We chose this day on purpose,” said Luci Swindoll's brother, Chuck Swindoll. “Were she still with us, she would have wanted us to celebrate her birthday with her."

Preacher and Former NFL Standout David Patten Killed in Crash

David Patten, who won three Super Bowl rings but wanted to be remembered as a servant of God, died last week in a motorcycle crash near Columbia, S.C.

Max Lucado Diagnosed With Serious Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Bestselling author Max Lucado announced on Tuesday he has been diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm.

The Satanic Temple Relies on Religious Freedom in Fight Against TX Abortion Law

The Satanic Temple, which is classified as a religious organization by the IRS, is challenging the abortion law that recently took effect in Texas.

Tim Keller Posts Cancer Update; Says Chemotherapy Will Increase

Please join us at ChurchLeaders as we keep Tim Keller and his family in our prayers as they continue to navigate Keller's cancer treatment.

Franklin Graham: One Political Party Is to Blame for People Avoiding ‘Hard Work’

On Labor Day, Franklin Graham addressed America's labor shortage in a series of tweets that coincided with the end of pandemic-related federal jobless benefits.

Tim Keller Congratulates Atheist on Harvard Chaplain Presidency; Evangelical Defends Vote

Christian apologist Tim Keller congratulated his friend and atheist Greg Epstein for being elected the president of Harvard's Chaplain group.

Abortion Supporters Fight Back Against ‘Highly Punitive and Unfair’ Texas Law

Abortion-rights supporters expressed anger and started fighting back against a Texas law that took effect this week banning abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.

Could the New Texas Abortion Law Be a Model for GOP-Led States?

Republican lawmakers in at least half a dozen states said they planned to introduce bills using the Texas abortion law as a model, hoping it provides a pathway to enacting the kind of abortion crackdown they have sought for years.

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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