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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by 36 United Methodist Churches

A North Carolina Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit filed last year by 36 United Methodist churches demanding to sever their ties to the denomination.

Johnny Hunt Sues SBC and Guidepost, Demanding Trial by Jury, Calls Assault Accusation ‘Recklessly False’

Former SBC pastor and denominational leader Johnny Hunt filed a lawsuit on Friday (Mar. 17) against the SBC, the SBC Executive Committee, and Guidepost Solutions for defamation and invasion of privacy.

‘The Last of Us’ Star Has YouTube Channel Dedicated to ‘Sharing the Light of Jesus’

Bella Ramsey, who stars as “Ellie Williams” in HBO’s, “The Last of Us,” has a YouTube channel and Instagram account filled with covers of worship songs and her reflections on Christian living. While some of Ramsey’s fans are just discovering these accounts, the actor has not posted on them for some time.

‘A Devastating Loss’—New Jersey Church Destroyed by Blaze Requiring Over 150 Firefighters

A massive fire burned much of Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township, New Jersey, to the ground Monday night (March 20). More than 150 firefighters battled the blaze at the 1,000-member Assemblies of God church, which opened almost 50 years ago.

‘The Onslaught Against Him Is Continual’ — Franklin Graham Calls for Prayer in Light of Possible Trump Indictment

With a possible criminal indictment of former president Donald Trump looming, evangelist Franklin Graham took to Twitter Monday to urge Christians to pray for the country generally, as well as for Trump specifically.

‘Christian Chris Stapleton’ Wows ‘American Idol’ Judges With Rendition of Zach Williams’ ‘To the Table’

Worship leader Warren Peay wowed the “American Idol” judges this week with his performance of Christian artist Zach Williams’ song, “To the Table.” Peay, whom Perry called “a Christian Chris Stapleton,” earned a ticket to Hollywood with all three judges saying yes

Bitter Infighting Threatens Kenya’s Methodist Church

At the center of a controversy that has been unfolding since 2015 is Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura.

SEBTS’ Karen Swallow Prior Announces Departure Due to Differing Visions for ‘Carrying Out the Great Commission’

Karen Swallow Prior, Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at SEBTS, announced that she won’t be returning for fall semester due to differing visions for “carrying out the Great Commission.”