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Hillsong San Francisco Splits Off, Leaving Only 5 US Hillsong Campuses

On Sunday, Feb. 16, the global leadership of Hillsong Church announced that Pastors Brenden and Jacqui Brown, leaders of Hillsong San Francisco, are transforming that campus into a separate, independent faith community. The name of the new church will be announced on Feb. 23.

Powerful Animated Film ‘The 21’ Honors Coptic Martyrs on the 10th Anniversary of Their Execution

On Friday, Feb. 14, the eve of the 10th anniversary of the brutal execution of 21 Coptic Christians by ISIS in Libya, MORE Productions released "The 21," a powerful animated short film honoring their sacrifice.

1 Year After Lakewood Church Shooting, Houston Police Turn Over Investigation to District Attorney’s Office

One year after an active shooter was fatally wounded by the security team of Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, the Houston Police Department is handing over the investigation to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

‘The Chosen’ Finds a Streaming Home, Inks Agreement With Amazon

Dallas Jenkins, creator and executive producer of "The Chosen," announced on Sunday (Feb. 16) that the series will stream in the United States on Amazon’s Prime Video. The deal gives Amazon exclusive rights to stream all previous and future seasons of the Bible-based epic.

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Sadie Robertson Huff and Husband, Christian Huff, Are Expecting Baby No. 3

Sadie Robertson Huff and her husband, Christian Huff, announced on Valentine’s Day that they are expecting “another little love”—that is, their third child together.

‘I Apologize. I Wrote Poorly’—Rick Warren Responds to Backlash From Viral Social Media Post

On Sunday, Feb. 16, Rick Warren issued an apology for a viral social media post. Following criticism, Warren deleted the viral post late last week. 

Judge Allows Pastor To Stay in Pulpit After Alleged Failure To Report Abuse at Church’s School

Pastor Lee B. Patrick of First Free Will Baptist Church and Maranatha Christian School in Florence, South Carolina, is one of four people charged in the case. 

What Are the Pros and Cons of the US Taking Control of Gaza? Cedarville University Professor of International Studies Weighs In

During his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Oval office, President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States will "own" Gaza.