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At World Council of Churches Gathering, Russian Church Keeps Its Membership

The World Council of Churches approved a statement on Sept. 8 regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that denounces the war but does not single out the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill.

VP Harris Applauded for Pro-Abortion Comments During The National Baptist Convention; SBC President Condemns Remarks

On Thursday (Sept. 8), Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the 142nd Annual Session of The National Baptist Convention (NBC) in Houston, Texas.

Mississippi Pastor Accuses Joe Biden of Being Possessed by Satan During ‘Soul of America’ Speech

In a recent YouTube video, Mississippi pastor Shane Vaughn argued that President Joe Biden was possessed by Satan during his “The Battle for the Soul of America” speech on September 1.

Ohio Pastor Faces Domestic Violence Charges for Allegedly Threatening His Wife

The Rev. Charles Ross, pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly threatening his wife with a loaded gun. The pastor faces charges of aggravated menacing and domestic violence is due back in court on September 26 for a pre-trial hearing.

Pastor and Former Atlanta Official Gets 14 Years in Corruption Case

Mitzi Bickers, a pastor, political operative and former high-ranking Atlanta city official, was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in prison after a jury found her guilty of charges stemming from a long-running federal investigation into corruption at City Hall.

J.D. Greear Addresses Listing Pronouns, Clarifies 2019 Comments on Sexual Sin

In the latest episode of his podcast, The Summit Church pastor J.D. Greear addresses the controversy of listing one’s pronouns. Greear also apologizes for “any confusion” caused by his word choice about sexual sins during a January 2019 sermon.

Eminem, DJ Khaled Reach Number 1 on Billboard Christian Song Chart

Marshall Mathers, better known by his stage name Eminem, achieved an accolade this week that few would have expected: he was featured on a song that debuted at number one on Billboard’s “Hot Christian Songs” chart.

Elizabeth II, Longest To Rule Britain and Church of England, Dies at 96

Elizabeth II of England, Britain’s longest-serving monarch and official head of the Church of England, died Thursday (Sept. 8) at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at age 96.