Leah MarieAnn Klett
Leah Klett has been a reporter with The Christian Post since 2018. With nearly a decade of journalism experience, she has written extensively on the intersection of faith and Hollywood and trends surrounding the global church.
A member of the Critics Choice Association, Leah has sat down with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry including Denzel Washington, Dolly Parton, Ron Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and more. Passionate about church and ministry, she’s also interviewed notable members of the Christian community, including N.T. Wright, Tim Keller, and Michael Youssef.
Leah’s writing has been awarded by the Evangelical Press Association and featured on Fox News. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Covenant College. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband and two children.
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Most pastors say adultery shouldn't permanently disqualify clergy from ministry: survey
Most pastors believe church leaders who commit adultery should withdraw from the pulpit for some time — but only a small percentage believe extramarital affairs permanently disqualify pastors from the ministry.
China: Churches forced to donate to Communist Party or stay shut
State-sponsored churches in parts of China that were forced to close due to COVID-19 lockdowns are only permitted to reopen if they hand money over to the Chinese Communist Party, according to a new report.
'Joel Osteen Inspiration Cube' electronic device hits the market
The “Joel Osteen Inspiration Cube,” an electronic device that plays daily affirmation, inspirations, and brief sermon clips from the senior pastor of the 40,000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, has hit the market.
Liberty University names acting president; alumni group asks board to 'permanently remove' Falwell
Liberty University in Virginia announced that its board had chosen an interim president to lead the school days after Jerry Falwell Jr. was asked to take an “indefinite leave of absence” from his roles as president and chancellor at the request of the board of trustees.
Over half of US Christians believe good works will get them into Heaven: study
Less than half of U.S. Christians expect to experience eternal salvation because of their confession of sin and acceptance of Christ as their Savior, while a larger number of professing Christians believe good works will get them into Heaven, a new survey has found.
John MacArthur Sunday service: 'Welcome' to the 'peaceful protest;' preaches on obedience to Scripture
Pastor John MacArthur, whose California church is holding in-person services in violation of the state’s COVID-19 health orders, opened his most recent sermon by welcoming his congregation to "the Grace Community Church peaceful protest.”
Mark Batterson: God 'activating gifts of the Holy Spirit' in new ways amid COVID-19, racial tension
According to Pastor Mark Batterson, God is activating the gifts of the Holy Spirit and working in an unprecedented way amid the challenges facing society today, from the coronavirus pandemic to racial tension.
China: Street preacher arrested for 'illegal evangelism' witnesses to police
A Chinese Christian man was sentenced to 10 days in jail this week for the act of “illegal evangelism” as the Communist Party escalates its crackdown on street evangelism.
Canadian pastor jailed in Myanmar for holding church service amid lockdown
A court in Myanmar has sentenced a Canadian pastor to three months in jail after he held in-person church services in defiance of a government-mandated ban on mass gatherings.
'God is in the miracle business': Pastor shares testimony of rescue, redemption
Sam Collier, author of "A Greater Story: My Rescue, Your Purpose, and Our Place in God’s Plan," believes that even in the bleakest of circumstances, God is writing a bigger and more beautiful story for those He loves — and has a purpose and plan for each and every one of His children.