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Religious Liberty Concerns Raised as Texas Governor Seeks To Investigate Groups Helping Migrants

Abbott has asked the state attorney to investigate nongovernmental organizations he claims have assisted with “illegal border crossings,” raising religious liberty concerns among faith-based groups helping migrants.

Mark Rivera, a Former Anglican Lay Pastor, Found Guilty of Felony Child Sexual Assault

Mark Rivera, a former lay pastor at the center of several sexual abuse allegations in a conservative Anglican denomination, was found guilty of five counts of felony child sexual abuse and assault on Thursday morning (Dec. 15).

‘The Voice’ Finalist Moves Gwen Stefani to Tears With Worship Song; Brandon Lake Expresses ‘Gratitude’

California native Bodie Kuljian, 29, who goes by his first name, gave a moving performance on the season finale of “The Voice” this week when he performed the worship song, “Gratitude,” by Brandon Lake.

NBA Head Coach Monty Williams Prays on Live TV for Opposing Coach Whose Father Died

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams put his faith on display on Tuesday night, praying for Houston Rockets’ head coach Stephen Silas on the court after Silas lost his father over the weekend.

David Platt’s Church Sued Again by Members Seeking New Leadership

Months after a lawsuit against leaders of McLean Bible Church was dismissed, the Washington, D.C.-area megachurch is facing more allegations—again brought by members. Six congregants accuse church leaders of breach of contract and retaliation against people who try to investigate expenditures.

Franklin Graham Declines To Endorse Trump, Hopes Pence’s ‘Role in Serving This Nation Is Not Finished’

While Graham did not endorse a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, he did hint at it while offering his thoughts on the political landscape generally speaking. 

Atlanta Pastor John Onwuchekwa to Leave the Ministry, but Not the Church

John Onwuchekwa, co-founder of the Crete Collective — which starts churches in communities of color — and a pastor of Cornerstone Church in Atlanta, has announced that he was stepping down from his congregation at the end of the year.

Bethlehem Welcomes Christmas Tourists After Pandemic Lull

Business is bouncing back in Bethlehem after two years in the doldrums during the coronavirus pandemic, lifting spirits in the traditional birthplace of Jesus ahead of the Christmas holiday.