15. John MacArthur Expresses Support for Trinity Bible Church Following Steve Lawson Scandal, According to Church Elder
Kent Stainback, an elder at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas, shared during his sermon on Sunday (Sept. 29) that John MacArthur, pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church (GCC), commented on the scandal surrounding Dr. Steven Lawson.
On Sept. 19, Lawson, who was Trinity Bible Church of Dallas’ lead pastor, was “removed indefinitely from all ministry activities at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas” in light of an “inappropriate relationship that he has had with a woman.”
14. Dr. Tony Evans Steps Away From Pastoral Duties Because of ‘Sin’ for Time of ‘Repentance and Restoration’
Dr. Tony Evans, senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, announced in June that he was stepping away from his pastoral responsibilities for a period of time in order to pursue repentance and healing for sin he committed “a number of years ago.” In written comments, Evans exhorted members of his congregation to remember that they serve God, not man.
13. ‘Tears of Pure Joy’—Lysa TerKeurst Marries Chaz Adams in Beautiful Ceremony in the French Alps
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Proverbs 31 Ministries President Lysa TerKeurst remarried two years after announcing her divorce from Art TerKeurst following his repeated unfaithfulness. TerKeurst shared the news in a joyful social media post Thursday, Jan. 18.
“I want to invite you in to share a new chapter in my life,” she said in the caption of her announcement, which features photos from her wedding ceremony, as well as words of gratitude to God and her followers.
12. After Images of Steven Lawson and Unknown Woman Emerge, Phil Johnson Answers More Questions
New details in the scandal surrounding Dr. Steven Lawson surfaced through a private email between Phil Johnson and Casey Staats, a longtime listener of Lawson’s and supporter of Ligonier Ministries, which Lawson regularly contributed to.
In September, less than a week after Lawson was removed from his lead pastor role at Trinity Bible Church of Dallas following his admission of “an inappropriate relationship that he has had with a woman,” Johnson posted unpublished details on social media regarding Lawson’s moral failure.
On Oct. 22, Johnson, who is the executive director of Grace to You and an elder at John MacArthur‘s Grace Community Church (GCC) was accused by Staats of not being truthful about certain details of the scandal.
11. After Grossing Over $35 Million in Theaters, ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Is Now Streaming
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After grossing over $35 million at the box office, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” became available to be streamed at home just in time for Christmas.
The beloved tale tells of six unruly siblings, the Herdmans, who turn the town’s beloved Christmas pageant upside down. Director Dallas Jenkins, creator, writer, and director of the critically acclaimed series “The Chosen,” brought to life Barbara Robinson‘s 50-year-old best-selling book.
