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Videos Spread False Rumors About Death of Pastor John MacArthur

Despite videos circulating online, Pastor John MacArthur “is alive and recovering from his recent surgery.” That confirmation comes from Phil Johnson, executive director of MacArthur’s Grace to You ministry.

‘It Was God’s Plan To Take Them Together’—Hurricane Helene Claims Lives of Married Couple Found Hugging Each Other

Hurricane Helene winds claimed the lives of Jerry and Marcia Savage after a tree fell onto their one-story home in Beech Island, South Carolina, on the morning of Sept. 28. They had been married for over 50 years.

Christian Ethics Professor Arrested for Alleged Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material

Dr. Charles Bellinger, a seminary professor in Texas, is facing charges of possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM) following his arrest on Wednesday (Oct. 2).

Pastor Arrested, Charged, and Fired After Allegedly Stealing Nude Photos of Church Member During Life Group

Gabriel Mills (41) was terminated from his position as Guest Experience Pastor of Journey Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and arrested after he was accused of sending photos of a woman to himself without her consent from her husband's phone.

Lysa TerKeurst and Her New Husband, Chaz Adams, Have a ‘Behind the Scenes Conversation’ About Their Relationship

Lysa TerKeurst sat down with her husband, Chaz Adams, Wednesday night for a “behind the scenes conversation” about their “redemption story.”

AL Pastor Arrested While Watering Neighbors’ Flowers Can Proceed With Lawsuit

Michael Jennings, a pastor arrested while tending his out-of-town neighbors’ yard, can sue the city of Childersburg, Alabama, and three police officers involved in the case.

Former Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Defends Hillsong From Accusations of Being a Cult

On a recent episode of the "Lights On" show, Carl Lentz responded to viewer questions alongside his wife, Laura, including one question Lentz said he is asked frequently: Is Hillsong Church a cult? 

In a New Film, 12 Pastors Take a Leap of Faith—Hoping Friendship Can Overcome Their Divides

A new documentary, directed by Nicholas Ma, looks at whether friendship and faith can overcome polarization in the age of Donald Trump. Ma's father, the famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has been helping promote the film.

In North Carolina, Sound of Chainsaws Brings Hope as Faith-Based Workers Clear Roads

While emergency officials continue to search for victims of Hurricane Helene, faith-based groups start the long, slow cleanup efforts.

Disgraced Pastor Tullian Tchividjian Preaches That His ‘Favorite Cuss Word’ Is a ‘Prayer’ and ‘Theologically Accurate’

Disgraced Pastor Tullian Tchividjian, who is now the pastor of The Sanctuary in Jupiter, Florida, told his congregation last month about his "favorite cuss word."

‘Give Generously…Give Charitably’—Sean McDowell Argues We’ve Been Tithing All Wrong

Author, speaker, and apologist Sean McDowell recently posted a video that addresses and refutes how many Christians have been taught to tithe.