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Trey Pearson, Former CCM Artist, Celebrates LGBTQ Freedom in New Album

When former Christian rocker Trey Pearson came out as gay in 2016, he decided being fully himself was worth risking his 15-year music career with the band Everyday Sunday. Six years later, Pearson says his latest solo album, “Somebody You Knew,” is some of his best and most authentic music to date.

California Churches Preparing for State’s New Child Protection Measures; CSBC Hosting Webinar

A recently-enacted California state law that requires additional levels of abuse prevention training and implementation complements Southern Baptists’ resolve to care for children.

Co-Founder of Satanic Church in South Africa Leaves Satanism After Encountering Jesus

One of the co-founders of the South African Satanic Church has cut all ties with the organization after having a personal encounter with Jesus. Riaan Swiegelaar shared his reasons for leaving Satanism in a July 4 Facebook video.

Amid America-Bashing by Celebs, Candace Cameron Bure Posts About Patriotism

For actress Candace Cameron Bure, an outspoken Christian, the Fourth of July was a reason to celebrate and pray for America. For other celebrities, this year’s festivities were supposedly “cancelled” due to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Separation of Church and State Responsible for America’s Moral Decay, Argues Robert Jeffress

Robert Jeffress argued in a sermon on Independence Day weekend that rampant gun violence, racism, and abortion in America are owing to Supreme Court rulings that have enshrined the separation of church and state. 

Semler, Queer Musician Who Topped Christian iTunes Charts, Sends Shocking Message to Christians

Semler describes her music as someone on a street searching for who God is, and after finding Him, struggling to obey His commands, telling the world—especially Christians–”F*** you, God can love me.”

Gospel Emphasis, Community Connections Lead in Rural Church’s Growth

The setting of a rural church can be a challenge. But the area’s focus on a sense of community has factored into growth at Simpson Baptist Church in Louisiana, which in turn is led by a focus on prayer and preaching God’s Word.

Incoming WCC Head Jerry Pillay: ‘Our Task Is To Proclaim God’s Name’

The Rev. Jerry Pillay, the Presbyterian minister elected general secretary of the World Council of Churches last month, is taking the helm as the global ecumenical organization is already under pressure to expel the Russian Orthodox Church from its ranks.