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Church of God in Christ Pastor at March for Life: 'A Lot of Christophobic People in US'
Speaking at the Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Friday, Bishop Vincent Matthews of the Church of God in Christ said there are "a lot of Christophobic people in this nation," and also that black people are being "snuffed out" through abortion.
Nation's Largest Pentecostal Denominations Affirm That 'Black Lives Matter;' Call for Christian Solidarity Despite Personal Opinions
The two largest Pentecostal denominations in the U.S. have called with one voice for Christians worldwide to affirm on Sunday, Dec. 14 that indeed "Black Lives Matter," and, as admonished in Scripture, to "mourn with those who mourn" — in this case, with black Americans who feel the justice system has failed in two recent cases involving the death of black males at the hands of white police officers.
Hillsong's Brian Houston, COGIC Bishop Charles E. Blake to Join TD Jakes at 2014 Pastors and Leadership Conference
T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House has revealed the speakers lineup for his 2014 International Pastors and Leadership Conference organized under the theme of "Branching Out." Among the keynote speakers are Hillsong Church founder Brian C. Houston and Church of God in Christ Bishop Charles E. Blake, with the list of general session speakers including Bishop Jakes' wife, Serita Jakes and Bishop Vashti McKenzie of of the American Methodist Episcopal Church.
Coronavirus claims 3 more pastors; one may have exposed hundreds to disease at funeral
At least three more pastors have lost their lives to the new coronavirus in just over a week, leaving more churches across the nation mourning in the fallout from the pandemic.
COGIC Officials Defend Church Meeting's Move to St. Louis
Officials at the Church Of God In Christ are defending their decision to move the Pentecostal denomination\'s next annual meeting to St. Louis after having held it in Memphis, Tenn., for more than a century.
Mass. Bishop Forgives Racist Man for Burning Church Down
The pastor of Macedonia Church of God in Christ has said that he would forgive the man who was recently sentenced to 14 years in prison for burning down the predominately black church after Barack Obama became president in 2008.
Largest Pentecostal Groups in the US Gather in Historic Meeting to 'Heal Scars'
Leaders from the Assemblies of God and Church of God in Christ participated in a historic meeting in Springfield, Mo., earlier this week, marking the first time two of America's largest Pentecostal movements gathered for dialogue.
Woman Claims Pastor Booted Her From Church for Missing Sunday Services Without His Permission
Azoia Williams, a young Mississippi woman who says she attended Zion Chapel Church of God in Christ in Bolton "since birth," claims she was kicked off the church's membership roll by her former pastor this week for missing two Sundays without his permission.
10 Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders
The African-American community has contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the United States. In honor of Black History month, the spiritual Web site Beliefnet.com compiled the top ten most influential black religious leaders in America.
Pastor in Virginia Dies Moments After Preaching Sermon
A Virginia pastor has died suddenly on the stage of his church, moments after delivering a Sunday sermon.
Mourners Remember Gospel Singing Pastor Wright
Friends, family, congregants and colleagues of the preacher and gospel music artist gathered at the church he had founded and ministered to, singing the songs that Wright himself had composed and sung.
COGIC celebrates God’s goodness even after COVID claims quarter of top board
A two-day, nearly four-hour virtual celebration of Thanksgiving by the predominantly African American Church of God in Christ remembered the lives of three General Board members claimed by COVID-19 and was also filled with shouts of praise and teaching lessons on thankfulness.
Pastor Donnie Swaggart rebukes black Church for endorsing Kamala Harris
Evangelist Donnie Swaggart, the only son of controversial televangelist Jimmy Swaggart is now coming under fire from black Christians after he delivered a scathing rebuke of the black church and Bishop John Drew Sheard, the presiding bishop and chief apostle of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
This week in Christian history: ‘Ben-Hur’ released, COGIC founder dies, Presbyterians in England
Here are just a few things that happened this week, Nov. 17-23, in Church history. They include the release of the 1959 blockbuster film “Ben-Hur,” the launching of the first Presbyterian regional body in England, and the death of the founder of the Church of God in Christ.
Singer Karen Clark Sheard Shares Spiritual Encounter at Tomb Jesus in Israel
Grammy award-winning singer Karen Clark Sheard joined her husband, Bishop J Drew. Sheard, on a trip to Israel with the Church of God in Christ and is sharing the experience with her fans.
Woman killed after attending church without husband for first time in 36 years
An Illinois husband is now grieving after his wife was killed in a hit-and-run accident after she attended church without him for the first time in 36 years on Mother’s Day.
Fmr. Assemblies of God Leader Lauds Increased Inclusion of Racial Minorities in Church
George O. Wood, former general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, told the National Association of Evangelicals President Leith Anderson in a podcast on Sunday that his denomination "saw significant progress of inclusion" during his time in leadership.
Newly-Minted Pastor of Historic COGIC Church in Tenn. Doubles Attendance in Just Months
Charles Harrison Mason Patterson Sr. has stepped in as pastor of the Pentecostal Temple Institutional Church in Memphis, Tenn., and has doubled attendance since taking over just a few months ago.
Denzel Washington: God Has 'Faith in Me'
During his recent public appearances, actor Denzel Washington has boldly spoken about his faith in God.
Tenn. pastor dies from COVID-19 day after wife of over 66 years passes
The family of a Tennessee pastor who died of COVID-19 complications within 24 hours of his wife dying says their love story will live on through the lives the couple touched through their ministry.
