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Alabama Worship Pastor Hides His Identity for 10 Years as Fugitive Sex Offender

Larry Flake had been running from the law for 20 years. For 10 of those years, he served as a worship pastor. He has now been arrested for a 2001 sexual assault conviction.

Man Commits to Stand Guard Outside Church Where ‘Church Mother’ Was Murdered Inside

Last week, Evelyn Player was killed inside a Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore. The crime has led Baltimore resident Kimkur Lee to devote his time to ensuring other church members and workers feel safe.

New Children’s Story Bibles Rethink How Christians Share Old Stories With Young Readers

A group of authors is rethinking how the stories of Scripture are told in children's story Bibles, in order to better reflect the diversity they believe God intended for us to see.

United Methodist General Conference to Consider Split Is Still on…for Now

Organizers of the United Methodist Church’s General Conference announced last week they are moving forward with plans for the meeting next fall…for now. But the Commission on the General Conference said Friday it hasn’t ruled out postponing the meeting just yet.

Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Honors Slain Rapper Young Dolph

Friends and associates of slain rapper Young Dolph handed out Thanksgiving turkeys at a neighborhood church Friday in Memphis, Tennessee, two days after he was murdered.

Former SBC EC Member Rod D. Martin Wants to Plant a Church on Mars

Elon Musk isn’t the only former PayPal employee who has big plans for Mars. Former SBC executive committee member Rod D. Martin expressed over the weekend that he wants to be the first to plant a Baptist church on Mars. 

Former Church Employee Who Embezzled $450K Gets 5 1/2 Years in Federal Prison

Lisa Dawn Stabeno, who used to be a bookkeeper for a church in Lubbock, Texas, has been sentenced to five-and-half years in federal prison for embezzling $450,000.

NFL Coach Frank Reich Preaches During News Conference, Quotes Worship Song

On Sunday, Colts head coach Frank Reich shared words of encouragement from scripture and his favorite worship song.