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Pastor’s Second-Grade Teacher’s Impact Drives His Educational Outreach

Church planter and pastor Emory Berry Jr.’s passion for educational outreach has its roots in his second-grade public school teacher of decades ago, Lillie Courtney, who also taught him Sunday School.

How a Latino Congregation in California Found Itself at the Center of ELCA’s Racial Reckoning

Eight months after the abrupt firing of their pastor, the 100 or so members of Misión Latina Luterana find themselves at the center of a racial reckoning in the ELCA, one of the nation’s least diverse denominations. 

53rd Dove Award Nominations Include Multiple Nods for Phil Wickham, for King & Country, and Anne Wilson

Nominations for the 53rd annual GMA Dove Awards were highlighted by multiple nods for Phil Wickham, for KING & COUNTRY, Maverick City Music and newcomer Anne Wilson.

Pope Francis Meets Transgender Guests of Rome Church

Pope Francis has met with a fourth group of transgender people who found shelter at a Rome church, the Vatican newspaper reported Thursday. L’Osservatore Romano said the encounter took place Wednesday on the sidelines of Francis’ weekly general audience.

‘We Are Losing Our Freedoms’—Franklin Graham Blasts FBI for Raiding Former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Residence

Franklin Graham told his 2.5 million Twitter followers that Americans are losing their freedoms on Tuesday, the morning after the FBI executed a search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach.

‘We Still Believe In Dad’s Innocence’—Ravi Zacharias’ Son Continues To Defend Father

Nathan Zacharias, son of the late disgraced apologist Ravi Zacharias, has posted his first blog in seven months to explain that his recent silence is not due to him having changed his mind about his father's character. 

Church’s Unauthorized ‘Hamilton’ Production Creates Duel With Fans After Message Labeled Homophobic

The Door Christian Fellowship Ministries of McAllen, Texas, was denounced by the “Hamilton” theater team after it performed its own version of the award-wining musical, which edited lines to reference Jesus.

Pastor Murdered by Wife After Years of Forcing Her To Have Sex With 50 to 100 Men; Sentencing Underway

Sentencing is underway for Kristie Evans, who pleaded guilty to the murder of her husband, pastor David Evans. According to Kristie, the pastor abused her for years, forcing her to have sex with between 50 to 100 men.