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‘A Devastating Loss’—New Jersey Church Destroyed by Blaze Requiring Over 150 Firefighters

A massive fire burned much of Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township, New Jersey, to the ground Monday night (March 20). More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze at the 1,000-member Assemblies of God church, which opened almost 50 years ago.

‘The Onslaught Against Him Is Continual’ — Franklin Graham Calls for Prayer in Light of Possible Trump Indictment

With a possible criminal indictment of former president Donald Trump looming, evangelist Franklin Graham took to Twitter Monday to urge Christians to pray for the country generally, as well as for Trump specifically.

‘Christian Chris Stapleton’ Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Rendition of Zach Williams’ ‘To the Table’

Worship leader Warren Peay wowed the “American Idol” judges this week with his performance of Christian artist Zach Williams’ song, “To the Table.” Peay, whom Perry called “a Christian Chris Stapleton,” earned a ticket to Hollywood with all three judges saying yes

Bitter Infighting Threatens Kenya’s Methodist Church

At the center of a controversy that has been unfolding since 2015 is Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura.

SEBTS’ Karen Swallow Prior Announces Departure Due to Differing Visions for ‘Carrying Out the Great Commission’

Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at SEBTS, announced that she won’t be returning for fall semester due to differing visions for “carrying out the Great Commission.”

NHL Goalie Refuses To Wear Pride Jersey, Citing ‘Personal Faith in Jesus Christ’

James Reimer is the latest pro athlete who has declined to don a rainbow-themed Pride Night warmup jersey. The San Jose Sharks goalie sat out the pre-game skate on March 18 rather than “endorse something that is counter my personal convictions,” which he says are based on the Bible.

Christian College Fires Lecturer Over Tweets Against Homosexuality

Dr. Aaron Edwards, theology lecturer at Cliff College in the United Kingdom, recently stirred controversy with a tweet voicing his concern with the LGBTQ+ movement within the church.

‘Thank You Jesus!’—Perry Noble Gives Update on the Lump He Found on His Stomach

Perry Noble, senior pastor of Second Chance Church in Anderson, South Carolina, shared on Facebook today that a lump he found on his stomach three weeks ago is not cancerous.