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John Piper Suggests Allowing Women To Lead in Parachurch Organizations Is ‘Naïve,’ ‘Culturally Compromised’
In a recent episode of his “Ask Pastor John” podcast, John Piper offered his thoughts on whether it is a violation of Scripture to allow women to fulfill positions of leadership in parachurch organizations.
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Gamer and Programmer Carlo Acutis Could Be the Right Saint for Gen Z, New Book Argues
In a new book, “Blessed Carlo Acutis: A Saint in Sneakers,” Vatican journalist Courtney Mares tells the story of how an average ’90s kid who loved computers ended up on the path to sainthood and how his life inspires Catholics in today’s digital age.
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The Rev. Amos Brown, Vice Chair of California’s Reparations Task Force, Calls for Action
The Rev. Amos C. Brown is a civil rights veteran and onetime student of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Why the ‘Active Decline’ in US Church Attendance Is ‘Urgent,’ but Not Without Hope
“We are currently in the largest and fastest religious shift in the history of our country,” said Jim Davis, speaking on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” last week. A study Davis and his colleague, Michael Graham, commissioned has found that 40 million adult Americans have stopped attending church.
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Former Worship Leader Heads Group From L.A.’s Skid Row in Emotional Performance on ‘America’s Got Talent’
An ensemble of singers consisting of previously unhoused individuals received a standing ovation—and four yes votes from judges—last week on “America’s Got Talent.” Eight members of the Freedom Singers performed a moving rendition of the Red Hot Chili Peppers song “Under the Bridge.”
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‘I’ve Never Experienced God Like That’—’The Chosen’ Actor Goes from Doubting God to Incredible Encounters
In "The Chosen," Nick Shakoour plays Zebedee, father to disciples James and John. The actor recently told of being transformed on the set of the series through a number of encounters with God.
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Jesus ‘Had Two Dads’—Church Recitation of ‘Sparkle Creed’ Draws Criticism
A clip of a church reciting the “Sparkle Creed,” a version of the Apostle’s Creed modified to emphasize LGBTQ+ inclusion, caused controversy this week, with some critics characterizing it as “absolute insanity.”
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Maryland Church, With $100,000 in Vandalism Damage, Continues in Faith
On June 8, the red-carpeted sanctuary of the historically Black church was turned into a debris-filled space.