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‘I Cannot Afford To Risk Something Happening to Me’—Bishop TD Jakes Steps Down, Passes Baton to Daughter and Son-in-Law

Bishop T.D. Jakes (67) announced on Sunday, April 27, that he is stepping down as lead pastor of The Potter’s House Church in Dallas and handing over the lead shepherding role over to his daughter and son-in-law.

Dallas Jenkins Requests Patience for Upcoming Seasons of ‘The Chosen’

Because of the time and work that upcoming seasons of “The Chosen” require, creator and director Dallas Jenkins won’t announce future release dates “until we have them locked in.” In a YouTube video released April 27, Jenkins said trying to guess at schedules can create expectations and confusion.

Canaan James Hill Delivers Another ‘Unbelievable’ Gospel Performance on ‘American Idol,’ Landing in the Top 12

As a 17-year-old from Dallas, Canaan James Hill has already left his mark on the "American Idol" franchise. This self-described "churchy kid" has brought his gospel roots to each week of the competition, including making it to the Top 12.

Lawsuit Claims Second Baptist Houston Deceived Members So That Dr. Ed Young Could Name His Son Successor

Second Baptist Church of Houston is the subject of a lawsuit alleging that the church wrongfully terminated the voting rights of church members in order to consolidate power around the senior pastor. 

Beth Allison Barr on ‘Ministry by Marriage’ and the Demands Placed on Pastors’ Wives

On a recent episode of the podcast “Saved by the City,” historian Beth Allison Barr shared her research on why the role of pastor’s wife has evolved in many denominations to be the primary path of ministry for some women.

After Trump and Zelenskyy Vatican Meeting, Cardinals Ponder Francis’ Legacy of Peacemaking

Minutes before the funeral for Pope Francis began outside in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday (April 26), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump sat leaning toward each other on solitary chairs in the marbled hall outside the Baptistry Chapel of St. Peter’s Basilica.

‘The Devil Has a Budget,’ Former OnlyFans Star Nala Ray Tells Women Considering Joining the Platform

Former OnlyFans Star Nala Ray joined former adult film star Brittni De La Mora on the podcast, “Uncensored W/ Brittni De La Mora,” to talk about how Jesus redeemed Ray from the darkness of sex work and set her free. 

Christianity Today Editor Apologizes for Crucifixion Article That ‘Called Into Question the Inerrancy of Scripture’

Christianity Today (CT) Senior News Editor Daniel Silliman issued an apology earlier this week (April 22) for an article he wrote and published the Monday before Easter titled: “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?“