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YouVersion’s 2025 Verse of the Year ‘Addresses One of Our Deepest Needs,’ Says CEO Bobby Gruenewald

YouVersion’s verse of the year for 2025 was Isaiah 41:10, announced the ministry in a press release Thursday, Dec. 4.

‘Do It Afraid’—Phil Wickham on What He Learned Voicing the Title Character in Angel’s Upcoming Animated Film ‘David’

Phil Wickham recently discussed with ChurchLeaders his unexpected journey of voicing adult David in Angel Studios’ animated film “David."

Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Faith, Humility, and Her First-Ever Tour

Candace Cameron Bure spoke with ChurchLeaders during her first-ever live tour stop in Anderson, Indiana.

Toni Collier, Ex-Wife of Former Hillsong Pastor Sam Collier, Alleges That Marriage Broke Down After Sam Was Extorted by ‘A Transgender Prostitute’

Author Toni Collier is opening up about her divorce from former Hillsong Atlanta Pastor Sam Collier, alleging that her marriage ended after Sam was extorted by a transgender individual from whom Sam had solicited prostitution.

20 Truths From ‘Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters’

Dr. Carmen Imes new book, "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters," is a beautiful call to care for and be a part of the church. 

Terrorists Kidnap Pastor, Wife, and Others During Church Service in Nigeria

Armed Muslim bandits attacked Ejiba, a community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi state, on Sunday morning, abducting a pastor, his wife, and several worshippers during a church service.  

Gunman Hijacks Samaritan’s Purse Plane: ‘We Praise God That No One Was Seriously Injured’

A Samaritan’s Purse relief plane was hijacked in South Sudan after an armed man hid onboard the aircraft before takeoff.

‘Sinnity-Sin-Sin’—Douglas Wilson Sparks Debate About Sending Christian Kids to Public Schools

Pastor Douglas Wilson rebooted one of his “spicier” takes: Christians shouldn’t send their children to public schools.

WATCH: Family Offers Pizza and Prayers, Turns Home Into a ‘Place of Refuge’ for Shoppers Fleeing Mall Shooting

About 50 people found peaceful refuge inside the home of Martin and Irene Garcia after a mall shooting in San Jose, California.

Chicago-Area Church Nativity Scene Features Zip-Tied Jesus and ICE Agents

One church is making a political statement with its nativity scene this year, depicting the infant Christ with zip ties around his wrists and Roman soldiers as ICE agents. 

Matty Mullins Shares Shocking Photo After Memphis May Fire’s Tour Truck Overturns on Highway

Memphis May Fire lead vocalist Matty Mullins shared a scary photo of the band's production truck flipped on its side after hitting a patch of ice on the highway.