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KY Worship Pastor Dies By Suicide After Being Charged With Child Sex Abuse

David Rodgers, a Kentucky worship pastor, died by suicide after being charged with multiple child sex abuse offenses, authorities said.

Indiana Megachurch Pastor Steps Aside for Restoration After Homemade Sex Videos Become Public Knowledge

Nathan Peternel, lead pastor of Life Church in Indianapolis, is temporarily stepping aside for “a structured restorative process.”

SBC President Clint Pressley Endorses Tennessee Bill Allowing Death Penalty for Abortion

SBC President Clint Pressley voiced support for Tennessee legislation that would treat abortion as homicide, potentially allowing life in prison or the death penalty.

Nicki Minaj Calls Bible Signed by Donald Trump ‘One of the Most Meaningful Gifts’

Hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj took to social media to show off her signed copy of the President Donald J. Trump Signature Edition of the “God Bless the U.S.A.” Bible. 

Team USA’s Hockey Gold Has a Higher Purpose—Just Ask These Players

On the 46th anniversary of the Miracle on Ice, Team USA defeated Canada 2–1 in overtime to win just the third men’s hockey gold...

Former Worship Pastor and ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Charged With Wife’s Murder

Former worship pastor and “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his wife after initially reporting a home invasion. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held on $2 million bond.

NY Pastor Injured in Church Explosion: ‘We Have Not Lost Our Mission’

After an explosion leveled Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville, New York, Pastor Brandon Pitts assured congregants that “we are still standing.”

Trial Date Set for Former SBC Pastor Charged With Producing and Possessing CSAM

Jonathan Elwing, a former Southern Baptist Pastor facing charges involving child sex abuse material, has received a trial date.

Ben Sasse on Terminal Cancer, the Gospel, and Tim Keller’s ‘Weird’ Words About Suffering

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse shared what God has been teaching him as he has been facing his impending death from cancer.

DHS Directive To Detain Vetted Refugees Sparks Outcry From Faith-Based Relief Groups

DHS has issued a memo instructing immigration enforcement to detain people with refugee status, prompting criticism from humanitarian organizations, including World Relief. 

SBC Disfellowships 2 Churches at February Executive Committee Meeting for Appointing Women as Pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has chosen to discontinue its relationship with two congregations that employ women as pastors.