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S. Korean Officials Want 4,000 Church Members to Quarantine

Monday was the fourth day in a row South Korea coronavirus cases spiked to the triple digits, with the largest cluster of new cases tied to Sarang Jeil Church.

Pastor’s Wife Still Missing Without a Trace After Two Weeks

Despite extensive efforts on the part of law enforcement and the family of Marilane Carter to find her, very little information has been uncovered about where she could be.

Grace Community Church Given Permission to Have Services, Then Lost Permission, Again

On Friday, August 14, 2020, a California superior court recognized Grace Community Church’s Constitutional right to worship indoors. But the very next day, the California Court of Appeal set aside Friday’s lower-court ruling.

‘Not on Our Watch’—Tim Tebow Calls for Christians to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking

Tim Tebow made a statement announcing his Tim Tebow Foundation is publicly joining the list of preventative human trafficking organizations. While the foundation has been doing this work for several years, they just recently decided to make their work known.

Chinese Man Arrested for Evangelizing Shares Gospel with Police

A Chinese man who was arrested for street evangelism remained undeterred and encouraged the officers who took him into custody to believe in Jesus.

What You Need to Know About the Abraham Accord

Under the Abraham Accord, Israel and the UAE will exchange embassies and ambassadors, and they plan to “sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment…and other areas of mutual benefit.”

Beth Moore Encourages Those Fighting Racism in the Church to ‘Outlast’ Their Critics

Many of the people who disagreed with Beth Moore's comments argue that racism in the church is a thing of the past and that she painted the whole church with a broad brush by saying white supremacy still exists in "much of the church."

Chris Pratt Posts Scripture in Daughter’s Birth Announcement

"We are beyond thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter, Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt," Chris Pratt wrote on Instagram.

Survey: Disunity Is the #1 Concern of Pastors Right Now

A new report from LifeWay Research has revealed that the top concern—among others—of Protestant pastors is disunity within their congregations.

Grace Community Church Sues the State of California

John MacArthur's Grace Community Church is ramping up its legal battle with the state of California by filing a lawsuit of its own. The church's lawyers allege state officials are violating the California Constitution with their regulations concerning the pandemic.

Leader Who Supported Abusive Pastor Starts New Church

Two years ago after it came to light that he had knowingly supported admitted sexual abuser, Andy Savage, former Highpoint pastor Chris Conlee is starting a new church.

Pastors Answer: Does an Affair Disqualify You From Ministry?

Does having an affair disqualify a person from ministry? According to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. Protestant pastors, most say an extramarital affair warrants time away from ministry—but not necessarily a permanent exit.

San Luis Obispo County Declared a ‘Sanctuary County’ for Churches

"It would be a sincere injustice for my office to charge a person with a crime who has simply chosen to practice their faith by singing with their congregation," said San Luis Obispo county District Attorney Dan Dow.

No Police Enforcement for Church That Defied Restraining Order

A Ventura County, California judge has denied the county’s request to use law enforcement to enforce a restraining order designed to prevent Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park from meeting in person.

Max Lucado Repents of Ancestors’ Sin at PraySA

“Our heavenly Father has used this pandemic to bring to the forefront the most ancient sin of humanity and certainly of our nation,” pastor Max Lucado preached, “and that is the sin of racism.”

Liberty Replaces Falwell with New Acting President

Liberty University has announced that Rev. Jerry Prevo, chairman of Liberty's board of trustees, is the acting president of the university, effective immediately.

Church on Disputed Land Demolished Overnight in Uganda

The Church of Uganda is reeling after one of its churches was demolished without warning. In the pre-dawn hours of Monday, August 10th, a group of people with an excavator destroyed the 49-year-old St. Peter’s Church in Ndeeba. 

‘Riots to Revival’ Draws Thousands to Downtown Portland

Sean Feucht estimated that up to 7,000 people gathered Saturday evening for his “Riots to Revival” event in Portland’s Waterfront Park.

Pastor Asks for Help Finding Wife Who’s Been Missing Over a Week

Marilane Carter is the wife of Adam Carter, pastor of Leawood Baptist Church in Kansas. Marilane is also a mother of three small children, and at the current moment she is missing.

California Church Sued, Issued Restraining Order for Worshiping Indoors

Pastor Rob McCoy and the congregation he shepherds at Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park, California were sued by Ventura County and issued a two-week temporary restraining order barring them from worshiping indoors.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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