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NY Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison After Filming Kids in Church Bathroom

Stephen Nicot of Greece, New York, was sentenced this week to 12 years in prison and eight years of supervised release for using a hidden camera to film minors in a church bathroom and his home. He was also fined $250,000.

Florida Elementary School Disbands Christian Club Following Pressure From Freedom From Religion Foundation

A Florida elementary school has disbanded a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club following pressure from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), an organization that exists “to promote the constitutional principle of separation of state and church.”

Grace College Professor Ousted After Online Commentators Flag ‘Woke’ Social Media Posts

It’s the latest in a string professor terminations at Christian colleges seemingly tied to clashes over narrowing and often unspoken political and theological criteria.

‘Generosity Is the Antidote to Violence’—’Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Calls Out Voting Christians

Actor Alan Ritchson recently posted a video to his InstaChurch YouTube channel blasting conservative Christians.

‘Most of Them Are the A**’—Perry Noble Critiques Male Ministry Leaders Who Believe Women Can’t Preach

Pastor Perry Noble cleverly said that any ministry leader who believes women shouldn't preach is an "a**" during his sermon on Sunday.

‘It Was Pretty Incredible’—Russell Brand Thanks Bear Grylls for Standing With Him During Recent Baptism

Survivalist and author Bear Grylls supported actor and comedian Russell Brand during Brand's recent baptism, the actor revealed in a video posted to his social media on Monday, May 6. In the video, Brand described his “first week as a Christian.”

‘Who’s Perfect?’—Benny Hinn Discusses Ministry ‘Regrets’ Amid Fresh Wave of Criticism

Charismatic preacher Benny Hinn responded to a fresh wave of criticism about his ministry practices in a recent interview with Stephen Strang of Charisma magazine. 

Southern Baptists, Losing Members, Find Solace in Baptisms and Better Attendance

While membership in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination is down, participation in worship and baptisms went up in 2023. But a new statistical report found that many Southern Baptist Convention churches do little to address sexual abuse.