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Following AI-Generated Worship Service, Texas Pastor Reflects on ‘Learning Opportunity,’ Says AI Is Not ‘Spirit-Empowered’

Last month, pastor Jay Cooper made headlines after his church livestreamed a traditional worship service in which the order of service, prayers, sermon, liturgy, and even an original song were created by ChatGPT.

Florida Faith Leader: Black History Toolkit Gains Interest Outside the State

The Rev. Rhonda Thomas hopes users of the suggested readings in her online toolkit will come away knowing more about Black history.

Andy Stanley Tells Unconditional Conference That Rosaria Butterfield and Christopher Yuan ‘Have Nothing Helpful To Say to Parents’ of LGBTQ Kids

ChurchLeaders obtained unpublished audio of a Q&A session featuring North Point Community Church pastor Andy Stanley and licensed counselor and ordained pastor Debbie Causey at the controversial Unconditional Conference hosted at North Point last month.

‘Sparks Fly’ Over The Gospel Coalition’s Latest Article About Taylor Swift

The Gospel Coalition (TGC) removed its latest online article about Taylor Swift after it led to bad blood among readers.

Texas Pastor Found Liable for Giving Woman Herpes, Ordered To Pay $2.45 Million

A jury in Harris County, Texas, has found pastor Ralph Douglas West II liable for transmitting genital herpes to a woman whom he met through Facebook. West has been ordered to pay $2.45 million in damages. 

Report: What Church Leaders Need To Know About How Gen Z Approaches the Bible

The newest chapter of State of the Bible 2023 finds the perception that older people prefer print versions of the Bible while younger people prefer digital media is not entirely accurate.

Donald Trump Sparks Backlash From Russell Moore, Others for Comments About Israel, Hezbollah

Former president and current GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump called leaders of the Hezbollah terrorist organization “very smart” and criticized Benjamin Netanyahu.

Leaders of Online ‘Church’ Who Sold Bleach as COVID-19 Cure Receive Prison Sentences

Leaders of the online Genesis II Church of Health and Healing have received multi-year prison sentences following their convictions for selling a fake “Miracle Mineral Solution” as a cure to COVID-19.