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‘Heaven Gained One of the Best’—Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, and Melinda Doolittle Celebrate Mandisa on ‘American Idol’

“American Idol” alums Colton Dixon, Danny Gokey, and Melinda Doolittle paid tribute to their friend and Season 5 contestant, Mandisa, before millions of viewers Monday night (April 30) during the show’s live broadcast. 

Mandisa ‘Did Not Harm Herself,’ Father Says During Celebration of Life Service

On Saturday (April 27), family, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee, to celebrate the life of Mandisa, who died suddenly in her home on April 18 at the age of 47.

Hillsong Church Settles Assault Case Involving Former Staff Member Jason Mays

After a protracted legal battle, former Hillsong College student Anna Crenshaw has reached an “in principle” settlement with Hillsong Church. Crenshaw sued the Australia-based megachurch for its handling of her 2018 report of sexual assault by former staff member Jason Mays.

NC Pastor Reported To Have Over 10K Child Sex Abuse Images on Devices, Receives Federal Charge

North Carolina Pastor Ashley James Crouse had 10,000 images of child sex abuse material (CSAM) on devices including his church computer, according to an affidavit signed by an FBI special agent. 

‘The Chosen’ Now Available on Disney+ and Hulu

"The Chosen" continues to expand its reach via streaming services. In addition to being available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and The Chosen app, the...

Why Faith-Based Groups Are Prone to Sexual Abuse and How They Can Get Ahead of It

As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, there are a few steps experts say every faith group can take to improve safeguarding protocols.

The Catholic Church Wants To Have a Say on the Future of AI

A handful of Catholic priests are meeting with AI programmers and execs in Silicon Valley to address the ethical consequences of artificial intelligence.

Pastor’s Suicide Was ‘Wrong,’ but He’s in Heaven Now, Says Church Founder

On Sunday (April 28), Real Life Ministries Silver Valley in Pinehurst, Idaho, held worship for the first time since their pastor, Gene Jacobs, apparently died by suicide.