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Tennessee Library Director Fired for ‘Negative Pushback’ During Kirk Cameron Book Reading

On March 15, Hendersonville Public Library director Allan Morales was terminated due to the “unkind pushback” he demonstrated to Kirk Cameron’s children’s book reading.

Woman Credits Prayer for Toes Growing Back; Skeptics Want Proof

Pastor John Lindell of James River Church near Springfield, Missouri, says a woman who had three toes amputated years ago had her toes grow back after people prayed for her. But without tangible evidence to back up his claims, Lindell is having a difficult time convincing skeptics.

‘I Found My Father’ — Greg Laurie Reveals His Dad’s Surprising Story of Faith and Healing

In a recent YouTube video, pastor Greg Laurie revealed an untold story of faith and healing in the life of his father, Oscar Laurie.

Report Reveals Cause of Crash That Killed Joe and Gwen Shamblin Lara

Joe Lara, the husband of Remnant Fellowship Church founder and diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, crashed the Cessna 501 he was flying on May 29, 2021, because of “spatial disorientation,” according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

Texas Youth Pastor Who Sexually Abused 14 Girls Released After 25 Months for Good Behavior

Robert Shiflet has been released on good behavior after serving 25 months behind bars for his repeated sexual abuse of two girls. Shiflet’s release came as a surprise to his victims, who were not given advance notice.

As the King’s College Faces Closure, Scrutiny Turns to Its Backers

The nondenominational Christian college is expected to announce it will close after a Canadian company failed to deliver on lofty promises to boost declining enrollment, say staff and faculty members.

These Are the Schools the Global Methodist Church Recommends for Hopeful Clergy

The fledgling Methodist denomination has announced a list of recommended educational institutions for candidates seeking ordination as a deacon or elder.

New Film From ‘Jesus Revolution’ Producers Stars Hilary Swank and Is Based on a True Story

Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate have announced their next film will be "Ordinary Angels,” starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank and “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson.

Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo Releases New Children’s Book, Reminds Parents of the Gift God’s Given Them

The book is the first in Raymond Arroyo’s Turnabout Tales, a series that aims to revive lost stories of historical figures for a new generation.

Christian College Wrestler Under Fire for Criticizing Islam in Post-Match Interview

While Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks clearly expressed his faith in Jesus, something that is not entirely uncommon for Christian athletes, Brooks raised eyebrows with his offhand criticism of Islam. 

Princeton Theological Seminary Students, Alumni Seek Ouster of Trustee Chair

Princeton Theological Seminary students and alumni have called on the educational institution’s leaders to oust the chair of its trustee board because of his ties to a company that charges high fees for inmates to communicate with people outside prison walls.

Bishops Discourage Catholic Health Care Groups From Performing Gender-Affirming Care

A group of U.S. Catholic bishops has issued a statement discouraging Catholic health care groups from performing various gender-affirming medical procedures.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by 36 United Methodist Churches

A North Carolina Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed last year by 36 United Methodist churches demanding to sever their ties to the denomination.

Johnny Hunt Sues SBC and Guidepost, Demanding Trial by Jury, Calls Assault Accusation ‘Recklessly False’

Former SBC pastor and denominational leader Johnny Hunt filed a lawsuit on Friday (Mar. 17) against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee, and Guidepost Solutions for defamation and invasion of privacy.

‘The Last of Us’ Star Has YouTube Channel Dedicated to ‘Sharing the Light of Jesus’

Bella Ramsey, who stars as “Ellie Williams” in HBO’s, “The Last of Us,” has a YouTube channel and Instagram account filled with covers of worship songs and her reflections on Christian living. While some of Ramsey’s fans are just discovering these accounts, the actor has not posted on them for some time.

‘A Devastating Loss’—New Jersey Church Destroyed by Blaze Requiring Over 150 Firefighters

A massive fire burned much of Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township, New Jersey, to the ground Monday night (March 20). More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze at the 1,000-member Assemblies of God church, which opened almost 50 years ago.

‘The Onslaught Against Him Is Continual’ — Franklin Graham Calls for Prayer in Light of Possible Trump Indictment

With a possible criminal indictment of former president Donald Trump looming, evangelist Franklin Graham took to Twitter Monday to urge Christians to pray for the country generally, as well as for Trump specifically.

‘Christian Chris Stapleton’ Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Rendition of Zach Williams’ ‘To the Table’

Worship leader Warren Peay wowed the “American Idol” judges this week with his performance of Christian artist Zach Williams’ song, “To the Table.” Peay, whom Perry called “a Christian Chris Stapleton,” earned a ticket to Hollywood with all three judges saying yes

Bitter Infighting Threatens Kenya’s Methodist Church

At the center of a controversy that has been unfolding since 2015 is Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura.

SEBTS’ Karen Swallow Prior Announces Departure Due to Differing Visions for ‘Carrying Out the Great Commission’

Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at SEBTS, announced that she won’t be returning for fall semester due to differing visions for “carrying out the Great Commission.”

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

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