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State of the Bible: Printed Bibles More Popular Than Apps

Printed Bibles remain the most popular choice among Bible readers, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its latest installment of the 2022 State of the Bible.

Hope Church Utah Sees Spiritual Fruit in the Salt Lake Valley

Utah pastor encourages Southern Baptists to not wait until 2027 to develop loving relationships with different belief systems wherever they are.

T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Apologizes for When the Black Church Has Promoted Harmful Messages

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, took a few minutes Saturday, Oct. 8, to apologize on behalf of the Black church for perpetuating messages that have harmed people’s mental health and self-image. 

Skillet’s John Cooper Explains Hard Rock Music Isn’t Demonic: ‘I Absolutely Believe Music Belongs to God’

Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, California, recently invited Skillet’s John Cooper on his podcast “Idleman Unplugged,” where they discussed if hard rock music is demonic.

To Actor Mr. T, Preaching God’s Word Is an ‘Awesome Responsibility’

Actor, wrestler, and outspoken Christian Mr. T (Laurence Tureaud) had the opportunity to preach at his home congregation, Chicago’s Cosmopolitan Community Church on October 9. Mr. T has preached elsewhere and is open about his Christian faith on Twitter and during media appearances.

LA Band Called ‘Cancer Christ’ Baptizes Fans in Fake Blood, Destroys Bibles During Concerts

A band named Cancer Christ has been performing concerts in the L.A. area wherein they baptize fans in fake blood, destroy Bibles, and play songs featuring lyrics that combine biblical imagery with violent themes. 

Ezell Issues Statement for He Gets Us Webinar

NAMB's Kevin Ezell addressed the controversy surrounding the He Gets Us campaign on Thursday (Oct. 13). In a statement, Ezell referred to his involvement in an online forum with Ed Stetzer on Oct. 12 and said, "In my desire to help our churches, I did less diligence than I should have."

Mexican Church Suspends Priest Who Advised Carrying Guns To Fight Off Drug Cartels

Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church has suspended a controversial priest who has advised parishioners to carry guns to fight off drug cartels.