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Author Gavin Ortlund Leaving Pastorate To Become Full-Time Theology YouTuber

Dale Chamberlain - November 3, 2023

Author and theologian Gavin Ortlund has announced that he will resign his pastorate at First Baptist Church in Ojai, California, to pursue ministry as a full-time YouTuber.

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Catholic Groups Protest at White House To Call for Gaza Cease-Fire

Jack Jenkins - November 3, 2023

Catholic activists hosted a “pray-in” protest outside the White House on Thursday, calling on President Joe Biden to advocate for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.

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Pope Francis Mobilizing Vatican Papal Diplomats To Quell a World War He Says Has Begun

Claire Giangrave - November 3, 2023

Already engaged with the conflict in Ukraine, Pope Francis and the Vatican have opened a new front in diplomacy efforts to address the violence in the Holy Land.

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Citing ‘Inevitable Consequences of Burnout,’ The Babylon Bee Founder Leaves Company

Jesse T. Jackson - November 2, 2023

Adam Ford, founder of The Babylon Bee and cofounder of Not the Bee, announced this week (Oct 31) that he has sold his remaining stake in the two popular sites.

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Pastor at John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church Has Been Removed From Key List of Christian Counselors

Stephanie Martin - November 2, 2023

The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors has reportedly removed Bill Shannon, a pastor at John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church, from its list of approved counselors.

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Nation’s Largest Christian University Ordered To Pay $37.7 Million for Allegedly Lying About Cost of Programs

Dale Chamberlain - November 2, 2023

The Department of Education has handed down a record-setting $37.7 million fine to Grand Canyon University for allegedly lying to more than 7,500 former and current students about the price of its programs.

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Middle Collegiate Church Nears Time for Demolition of Its Historic Facade

Adelle M Banks - November 2, 2023

Middle Collegiate Church, the New York congregation whose historic building suffered a devastating fire three years ago, has received permission to remove its heavily damaged 19th-century neo-Gothic façade.

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Truth & Liberty Coalition Expands Culture War to 30 Colorado School Boards

Steve Rabey - November 2, 2023

In 2021, Andrew Wommack told his followers to “take over” Woodland Park, a mountain town of 8,000 near Colorado Springs.

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Arizona Teacher on Leave After Wearing a Devil Costume That ‘Insulted’ Christian Student

Janna Firestone - November 1, 2023

A high school teacher in Mesa, Arizona, has been placed on leave after dressing up in a devil costume for Halloween and reportedly saying "Hail Satan" to the students.

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Drag Queen Flamy Grant Removed From Consideration for Grammy in Christian Category

Dale Chamberlain - November 1, 2023

The Recording Academy has removed drag queen Flamy Grant's album “Bible Belt Baby” from consideration for Best Contemporary Christian Album at this year's Grammy Awards.

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Former IHOPKC Associate Director Calls for Independent Investigation Into His ‘Spiritual Father,’ Mike Bickle

Jessica Lea - November 1, 2023

Allen Hood, former associate director at IHOPKC, has issued a public statement on the recent allegations that IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle has committed sexual and spiritual abuse.

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250 Years Later, ‘Amazing Grace’ Has Filled Churches, Concerts, Even Commercials

Adelle M Banks - November 1, 2023

A century and a half after it was written, professor of history at the University of York James Walvin reflects on the impact of "Amazing Grace."

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Rangers Rookie Evan Carter, Now in the World Series, Shares ‘Jesus Won’

Stephanie Martin - October 31, 2023

In less than two months, Evan Carter went from playing Double-A baseball to starting in the World Series. The rookie outfielder for the Texas Rangers is living “a dream come true”—and praising God in the process.

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Kenyan Court Dismisses Case Against Pastor Suspected of Being Involved With Starvation Death Cult

Dale Chamberlain - October 31, 2023

Roughly six months after he was arrested on suspicion that he was involved with a starvation death cult, the case against Kenyan pastor and televangelist Ezekiel Odero has been dismissed.

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Henry Blackaby Scheduled To Be Released From the Hospital, According to Son, Richard

Jessica Lea - October 31, 2023

Pastor and bestselling author Dr. Henry Blackaby is scheduled to be released from the hospital Tuesday, Oct. 31. Blackaby’s son, Dr. Richard Blackaby, announced the good news on social media Tuesday morning.

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In Vatican Summit’s Closing Document, Agreement That Synodality Is Church’s Future

Claire Giangrave - October 31, 2023

What many will take away about the Synod on Synodality is that the 450 Catholic faithful called to the meeting skirted key agenda items of women’s ordination, marriage for priests and acceptance of LGBTQ Catholics.

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For KING + COUNTRY: Christian Music Gives Us a Glimpse of ‘What Heaven Must Be Like’

Janna Firestone - October 30, 2023

"I don't know anything else that can have that type of impact," said Luke Smallbone of for KING + COUNTRY.

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Maine Church Leaders Address Vigil Attendees After Mass Shooting

Stephanie Martin - October 30, 2023

More than 1,000 people attended the vigil for the recent Maine shooting at Lewiston’s Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, with overflow crowds watching on large screens outside.

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‘Trunk-or-Treat Is Just Halloween With a Condom’—Mike Signorelli Warns Christian Parents Not To Celebrate Halloween

Jesse T. Jackson - October 30, 2023

Mike Signorelli warns Christian parents about celebrating Halloween because celebration is connected to embracing a day in which many partake in demonic rituals.

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IHOPKC Founder Mike Bickle Steps Away From Ministry Because of ‘Credible and Long-Standing’ Sexual Abuse Allegations

Jessica Lea - October 30, 2023

Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City, has been accused of sexual and spiritual abuse and has been asked to step away from ministry and his social media.

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