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The Top 20 News Articles on ChurchLeaders in 2022

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Controversy, loss, growth, honor—these are a few of the words that characterize the events that have taken place among American church leaders in 2022. As we look back on our most popular articles of the year, and specifically the news, as always there is tragedy, but there is also hope.

Every story, whether it seems positive or negative, offers each of us the opportunity to move toward greater awareness of what is going on in the world and of our own views on a topic. As we reflect on our top stories of 2022, we remember that Christ is King and that he is with us as we venture into another new year.

Most Popular Articles on ChurchLeaders in 2022

Here are the most popular news articles on ChurchLeaders from 2022 based on what our readers have clicked.

20. ‘The Chosen’ Billboards Appearing To Be Defaced Actually a Marketing Tactic, Misleading Fans

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billboard in San Antonio, Texas, promoting the critically acclaimed multi-season series about the life of Jesus Christ, “The Chosen,” appeared to have been defaced with a message of hate towards the show. However, it turned out to be a marketing scheme by its distributor, Angel Studios.

19. Megachurch Pastored by T.D. Jakes’ Daughter, Son-in-Law Going Fully Online After Decline in Giving

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The Potter’s House of Denver, a megachurch in Denver, Colorado, led by pastors ​​Touré Roberts and his wife, Sarah Jakes Roberts, decided to sell its property and go fully remote. Touré Roberts said the decrease in giving the church has experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic was a key reason behind the decision.

18. Church of Evangelist David E. Taylor, Who Has Been Accused of Running a Cult, Buys Florida Mansion

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David E. Taylor leads worship at a Virtual Arena Miracle Crusade on April 26. Screenshot from YouTube @David E. Taylor: Miracles in America

In April 2022, the Kingdom of God Global Church in Taylor, Michigan, purchased an $8.3 million mansion from a co-owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evangelist David E. Taylor, who leads the church and operates Joshua Media Ministries International (JMMI), has been accused of running a cult-like ministry.

17. Speaking in Tongues Is Now Part of Max Lucado’s Regular Prayer Time

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Speaking in tongues is something that pastor and author Max Lucado now does as part of his regular prayer time with God. Lucado shared this news in an interview with the Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast, where he discussed his new book on the Holy Spirit.

16. Faith-Healer Todd White has a Serious Heart Condition Resulting From a Virus

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Todd White, known by many as a prosperity gospel preacher and street healer, shared in early January that he was suffering from a heart condition, causing the left side of his heart to only pump at 20 percent capacity.