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UMC Clergy Reportedly Face Complaint, Church Trial After Marrying Nonbinary Couple

Emily McFarlan Miller - April 20, 2023

The Rev. Paige Swaim-Presley and the Rev. Elizabeth Davidson say they were informed in late February a formal complaint has been filed against them, allegedly for officiating a same-sex wedding.

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Andy Stanley Reflects on His Father’s Passing as Church Leaders Offer Tributes to Charles Stanley

Jessica Lea - April 19, 2023

Andy Stanley has said that his “final few weeks” with his father, Dr. Charles Stanley, who passed away at age 90 Tuesday morning, were “precious beyond words.” Many church leaders issued statements following Stanley’s death, expressing their appreciation for the pastor.

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Maverick City Music’s Former Member, Dante Bowe, Receives Criticism for Wearing Questionable Shirt on Instagram

Jesse T. Jackson - April 19, 2023

Former Maverick City Music singer Dante Bowe is receiving criticism for posting a picture of himself wearing a shirt that depicts the bare chest of a man, including part of his groin.

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‘Tell Any Evil Spirits To Get Out’—Candace Cameron Bure Encourages Christians To Rebuke Demonic ‘Whispers’

Jesse T. Jackson - April 19, 2023

Earlier this week, popular actress Candace Cameron Bure encouraged her Instagram followers to “rebuke” spirits of loneliness, shame, regret, worry, anxiety, depression, and darkness.

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George Verwer, Founder of Operation Mobilization, Dies at Age 84

Janna Firestone - April 19, 2023

George Verwer, founder of missions organization Operation Mobilization, has passed away at the age of 84.

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NBA Veteran Al Horford, Whose ‘Purpose in Life Is To Please God,’ Faces the Team That Drafted Him in First Round of Playoffs

Dale Chamberlain - April 19, 2023

As the Celtics have taken a two-game lead over the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of NBA playoffs, veteran center Al Horford is leading with his faith as he faces off against the team that drafted him in 2007.

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How the Teen Mental Health Crisis Is Turning Some Youth Pastors Into First Responders

Elizabeth E. Evans - April 19, 2023

Young people, youth pastors say, are pushing the church to be more willing to talk about mental health.

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What an ‘Asian American Apostate’ Had to Offer a Christian University After Losing His Faith

Kathryn Post - April 19, 2023

A scathing critique of the evangelical culture at a Christian university in pre-Trump America.

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‘Pedophiles Don’t Belong in Churches’—Police Arrest Man Protesting Pastor Who Allegedly Solicited Sex From a Minor

Jessica Lea - April 18, 2023

On Sunday, April 6, police arrested Jamie Thomas, who was protesting outside Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, Virginia, challenging the church over the alleged crimes of its pastor, John Blanchard.

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Charles Stanley, Influential Pastor and Author, Dies at Age 90

Jesse T. Jackson - April 18, 2023

Dr. Charles Stanley, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and former SBC president, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning at the age of 90.

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‘Take Steps Now’ Against Gun Violence, Says ERLC President to Tennessee Lawmakers

Stephanie Martin - April 18, 2023

Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is urging Tennessee lawmakers to pass recent gun-reform proposals made by Gov. Bill Lee.

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‘Christian Sharia’—MSNBC Host Equates Pro-Life Policies With Christian Nationalism

Dale Chamberlain - April 18, 2023

MSNBC host Ali Velshi has offered some strong words to pro-life advocates, characterizing laws that restrict access to abortion as "Christian Sharia."

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Terrorists Kill 33 Christians in Village in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Morning Star News - April 18, 2023

Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday (April 15-16) in Kaduna state, Nigeria.

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‘Is This When We Disappear?’ Rapture Triggers Haunt the Left Behind Generation

Kathryn Post - April 18, 2023

For those who are taught the rapture can happen at any second, the End Times are more than fodder for apocalyptic fiction.

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For Embattled TN Lawmakers, Liberal Faith Movements Were a Training Ground

Jack Jenkins - April 18, 2023

'(I) grew up in the moral movement with Rev. Barber and the Poor People's Campaign,' said Rep. Justin Jones.

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Theologian Albert Mohler Hospitalized After Blood Clots Form in Both Lungs

Jesse T. Jackson - April 17, 2023

On Saturday (April 15), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary revealed in a statement that seminary president Albert Mohler had been hospitalized due to blood clots in both of his lungs.

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Youth Pastor Charged With Child Porn Allegedly Used Church Wi-Fi To Access Images

Stephanie Martin - April 17, 2023

Following an 11-month investigation, Florida youth pastor and middle-school teacher Edward Wilds III was arrested April 14 and charged with possessing child pornography. Authorities say they found 54,000 images.

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‘Lies From the Pit of Hell’ — Franklin Graham Supports Elon Musk’s Take on Medical Treatment for Transgender Minors

Janna Firestone - April 17, 2023

On Monday, evangelist Franklin Graham praised Twitter owner Elon Musk for a tweet in which Musk suggested that parents and doctors who allow children to medically transition their gender "should go to prison for life."

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4 Churchgoers Die After Starving Themselves To ‘Meet Jesus’; Pastor Arrested

Dale Chamberlain - April 17, 2023

Police raided the Good News International Church in Kenya after receiving a local tip that pastor Paul Makenzie Nthenge was engaging in cult-like practices and encouraging followers to fast to the point of death.

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‘We Would Be a Fool Not To Trust’ God’s Plans Over Ours—Colton Dixon Discusses His No. 1 Hit Single, ‘Build a Boat’

Jesse T. Jackson - April 14, 2023

Colton Dixon explained that he wrote "Build a Boat" to inspire people to obey God, because he promised rain and is always faithful.

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