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Open Doors USA Leaves Open Doors International, Relaunches as Global Christian Relief

Open Doors USA, the U.S.-based arm of the global Christian persecution watchdog, has parted ways with Open Doors International and relaunched this month as Global Christian Relief.

John MacArthur Sparks Concern After Falling Ill, Unable To Preach Second Service

John MacArthur, 83-year-old pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church (GCC) made headlines after he fell ill and wasn’t able to preach the megachurch’s second worship service on Sunday.

‘Prayer Is Real, and It’s Powerful’—Teammates, NFL Players Rally Behind Damar Hamlin Following Injury

On Monday, the world witnessed of horrific injury to 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the NFL’s final game of week 17 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

‘Ideal for the Patriots’—Donald Trump Jr. Promotes ‘We the People Bible’

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child of former president Donald Trump, is promoting the recently released “We The People Bible,” marketed as “ideal for the patriots who believe it is time to give America back to God.”

Gym Evangelist Disrupts Exercisers by Urging Them To Accept Jesus

Ryan Foley, a Christian influencer who often preaches in public places, went viral last week for shouting his message in a gym. While people lift weights and work out, Foley urges them to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Lifeway Research: Churchgoers Value Time Alone With God, Practice Varies

Most Protestant churchgoers spend time alone with God at least daily, but there’s a range in what they do in that time and what resources they use.

‘Good Grief, Apple’—John Piper’s Watch Mistakes His Preaching for a Hard Fall, Prompts Call to Emergency Services

John Piper is known for his passion in preaching. So much so that, in a humorous moment, Piper’s hand gestures were so exuberant that his smartwatch thought he had taken a hard fall in the middle of a recent sermon. 

Vatican Releases Pope Benedict XVI’s Spiritual Will: ‘Stand Firm in Faith!’

In a spiritual will written in 2006 and released by the Vatican on Saturday (Dec. 31), Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI thanked his family and friends, but chiefly God, for standing by him during his long life and career in the church.

Killings in Kaduna State, Nigeria Darken Christmas Season

One Christian was killed and 53 were kidnapped on Dec. 25 in southern Kaduna state, Nigeria after more than 40 Christians were slain in the week leading up to Christmas, sources said.

Vandals Deface Church Hosting Sean Feucht ‘Let Us Worship’ New Year’s Eve Event

"We don't get discouraged when fear comes, we actually get emboldened," @seanfeucht told ChurchLeaders after vandals defaced the San Diego church that hosted his New Year's Eve "Let Us Worship" event with vulgarity and hate speech.

Kirk Cameron’s Indianapolis Library Book Reading, After Initially Being Denied, Results in Overwhelming Turnout

On Thursday, Kirk Cameron hosted his first public library reading at Indianapolis Public Library. The turnout was overwhelming, exceeding capacity limits and resulting in the need for a second reading.

‘The Lord Trusted Us With All of These Lives’—Pastors Shelter Over 100 People During Deadly Buffalo Blizzard

Pastors Al and Vivian Robinson used their church building to provide food, shelter and other resources to over 120 people during the historic Buffalo blizzard that devastated the area over Christmas weekend.

New Episode of Docuseries Describes Hillsong’s ‘Spectacular Implosion’

This week a fourth episode dropped in the Discovery+ docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed." Airing on partner network TLC, the “Newest Revelations” installment recaps developments that have occurred since March, when the first three episodes premiered.

‘It’s a Dangerous Proposition’—Dallas Jenkins Describes Writing Process for ‘The Chosen,’ Discusses LDS Controversies With Allie Beth Stuckey

Dallas Jenkins appeared on Allie Beth Stuckey’s “Relatable” podcast last week to discuss the third season of "The Chosen," his writing process, and some of the controversies that have surrounded the show.

Terrorists Attack Christian Communities in Northeast Nigeria

Members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Dec. 19 burned homes in Borno state, Nigeria, nine days after terrorists killed a pregnant Christian woman in the same area, sources said.

US Bankruptcy Court Approves $121M Clergy Abuse Settlement

A federal bankruptcy judge approved a $121 million reorganization plan for one of the oldest Roman Catholic dioceses in the U.S. as it tries to stem financial losses from clergy abuse claims that date back decades.

California Church Loses Building Due to Earthquake

A Southern Baptist congregation will continue to meet in its sanctuary after a 6.4 earthquake Dec. 20 left other buildings incapable of long-term use, the church’s pastor told Baptist Press.

‘The Chaos, the Anger, the Hatred, the Divisiveness’—Kevin Sorbo Says ‘The Time Is Right’ for His New ‘Left Behind’ Movie

Actor and outspoken Christian Kevin Sorbo says that the upcoming release of his new movie, “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,” seems timely considering the state of the world right now—although he admits he does not know if the end times are at hand.

Kenneth Copeland: ‘I Will Never Have COVID’ Because ‘I Walk by Faith’

On a “Believer’s Voice of Victory” TV broadcast last week, evangelist Kenneth Copeland declared that following Jesus leads to “divine health”—including protection from COVID-19.

Kevin DeYoung Defends Statue of Slave-Owning Theologian at Princeton University, Resulting in Social Media Backlash

In response to calls to remove a statue of John Witherspoon, American founding father, pastor, and former Princeton president who was also a slaveholder, theologian Kevin DeYoung argued in the statue's defense.

‘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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