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‘Legends’ — Brian Houston Expresses Gratitude for Joel Osteen and Steven Furtick

Brian Houston, Hillsong Church’s founder and former global senior pastor, recently took to Instagram to praise Lakewood Church’s Joel Osteen and Elevation Church’s Steven Furtick as "legends."

‘God Is on the Move’—Michael W. Smith Believes Revival Is Breaking Out

Christian musician Michael W. Smith believes revival is happening around the world after seeing what God has been doing during his recent trip to Vietnam.

Zeus vs. Jesus: Tweet Calling Jesus a ‘Fake’ God Highlights His Revolutionary Message

A tweet contrasting Jesus with the Greek god Zeus has highlighted the revolutionary nature of Jesus' message. The tweet, from the account “The Hellenist,” praises the virtues of Zeus over the “fake” god Jesus and has drawn criticism from Christians and non-Christians alike. 

After Seeking Shelter in Church, Murder Suspect Receives Prayer From Arresting Deputy

John Skeen, a man suspected of murder, was arrested while seeking shelter in a church service on Sunday—but not before the arresting officer prayed for him.

Only Half of Pastors ‘Very Satisfied’ With Their Jobs: Barna

A new study conducted by Barna Group has found that only 52% of pastors are “very satisfied” in their job, down from 72% in 2015.

Muslims Block Christians’ Construction in Indonesia

Muslims in a village in northeastern Indonesia’s portion of Borneo Island prohibited a church from constructing a worship building, sources said.

State Lawmakers Push for Priests To Report Abuse Learned About in Confessional

Catholic leaders are pushing back against efforts to alter state laws that exempt clergy from reporting child abuse they hear about during the sacrament of confession.

Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit 300 Maximum Security Inmates; 27 Trust in Jesus

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, recently visited 300 inmates at a maximum security prison, where they led worship and encouraged offenders with God’s Word.