The year 2021 is drawing to a close, and for many of us, it has been another challenging season. The most popular articles on ChurchLeaders from 2021 reflect a year of controversy and tragedy for ministry leaders. Yet some of these stories clearly highlight the work of God in people’s lives.
As we look toward the beginning of another new year, we at ChurchLeaders hope that even the brokenness reflected in our top news articles will lead you to ponder the depths of God’s grace and the importance of clinging to Christ above all.
Most Popular Articles on ChurchLeaders in 2021
Here are the top most popular news articles on ChurchLeaders from 2021 based on what our readers have clicked.
20. Lecrae Reacting to Billy Graham Clip About Jesus’ Skin Color Goes Viral
The not-so “churchy” Christian hip hop artist and Grammy Award-winner Lecrae posted a Billy Graham video on TikTok that received over 477,000 views and 11,000 comments at the time of publication and continued to grow.
19. Pastor Greg Locke Tells CNN They ‘Will Burn in Hell’
Pastor Greg Locke was featured in a news brief on CNN for telling his church not to wear masks or get vaccinated. So he told CNN they will burn in hell for threatening him.
18. Beth Moore Calls Out Unvaccinated, Unmasked Christians; Greg Locke and Sean Feucht Respond
Beth Moore called out Christians who politicize the virus in a tweet that has gone viral, receiving reactions from outspoken pastor Greg Locke and “Let Us Worship” leader Sean Feucht.
17. UPDATE: Ed Young Thanks Church for Support After Death of Daughter, LeeBeth, at Age 34
LeeBeth Young, daughter of Texas megachurch pastors Ed and Lisa Young, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, at the age of 34. Ed and Lisa expressed their appreciation to a standing ovation from their Fellowship Church in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
16. He Was One of the Top Five Male Porn Stars in the World. Now He’s a Pastor
Joshua Broome was once one of the top five male porn stars in the world. Now, he is a husband, father, and pastor who wants people to know the depth of God’s mercy and kindness.
