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Kentucky to treat churches as 'essential services' during pandemics, emergencies
Kentucky has passed a law that requires the government to treat houses of worship the same as essential services whenever a state of emergency is declared after many states and municipalities enacted emergency orders during the pandemic limiting the size and scope of religious gatherings.
The mother who shaped history
I know that much of this is conjecture, but the main point I want to hit home here is this: most of the biblical heroes in the Bible — including Moses, Ruth, Mary, and Jesus Himself — were raised and shaped by the care of their mothers. And that means that the mothers of the Bible are very much heroes of the Bible, as well.
Ministry leader questions John MacArthur’s resistance to Calif. COVID-19 shutdown order
A prominent ministry leader has expressed concern over megachurch pastor and author John MacArthur’s decision to keep Grace Community Church open despite a state order.
‘God using me in a different way’: Damar Hamlin tweets his faith; 'prayer is powerful,' fmr. NFL player says
Before being discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center a week after suffering a cardiac arrest on the field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin wrote in a tweet saying, “God is using me in a different way.”
Kay Warren, Christian Leaders Show Support in Wake of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein's Suicide
Sunday services at Inland Hills Church in Chino, California, will be dedicated to a time of worship and reflection in the wake of the recent suicide of Pastor Andrew Stoecklein, the church has announced.
April 3, 2020: Texas pastors, Christians arrested, evangelicals respond to de Blasio's threat to shut down churches
Pastors sue to stop Texas judge's stay-at-home order banning church; Christians arrested on charges of 'forcible conversion' while providing aid to poor; evangelicals slam NYC's threat to 'permanently' close churches
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5 NFL Stars Turned Pastor or Christian Minister
While New England Patriots' Tim Tebow may be the most famous active evangelical NFL player, there are at least five former NFL player who are now pastoring a church or active as a Christian minister.
Famous Athletes Are Leaders in Our Culture
There's something very real about sports. Though most athletic achievements can be attributed to hard work, discipline, and preparation, some things still happen by accident. Huge underdogs can win it all, and even the most dependable star can have a bad day.
Pastors Preach Prop. 8 as Moral Issue
While the debate over Proposition 8 has included a variety of topics – from youth education to civil rights – many conservative Christian pastors around California have made it loud and clear that marriage is above all else a moral issue.
5 churches win court case against Wisconsin town's transgender bathroom ordinance
A Wisconsin judge has ruled that the town of De Pere must provide churches and religious organizations exemptions to an LGBT non-discrimination ordinance that among other things would have required them to allow access to bathrooms on the basis of a person’s gender identity.
Judge denies California church's request to lift indoor worship restrictions
A federal judge has denied a San Diego-area church’s request to overturn California’s restrictions on in-person worship services after she was ordered to rehear the case following Supreme Court decisions striking down coronavirus-related worship restrictions.
How Martin Luther King Jr. inspired this boy growing up with racial wounds
This quote from Martin Luther King Jr. has truly marked my life. As a young boy, I incurred all kinds of wounds related to racism. Because I grew up in a racially diverse family, I never fell comfortably into any one racial category in the eyes of others.
How we can bring Heaven down this Christmas
Because Jesus was born over 2,000 years ago, the world has never been the same. As you wrap up 2022 and make plans for 2023, I encourage you to ask God how He wants to use you to partner with Him!
Orlando Shooting: Russell Moore Urges Christians to Show Love of Jesus to Gay Community
Christian leaders mourned the victims of the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history and expressed sympathy for the gay community, the target of the Orlando shooting suspect, Omar Mir Seddique Mateen.
Who are you voting for? How to have a Kingdom mindset this election
I am going to tell you why we must change our attitude to a Kingdom mindset this election.
Joel Osteen, Rick Warren, Others Warn About Fake Facebook Pages Used For Money Scams
Christian ministers like Joel Osteen, Rick Warren and Jamal Bryant are among a number of high-profile individuals and organizations apparently being used by scammers on Facebook to solicit funds from unsuspecting supporters.
Don't Lose Hope!
We began the new millennium as though we were opening the Wild West or exploring outer space. Since 2000, a lot has changed.
Pastor Miles McPherson Shares Sports Metaphor Christians Can Learn From to Defeat Enemy
Former NFL player and founder of a California megachurch, Miles McPherson is gearing up to host a "Race for Unity" simulcast in conjunction with the release of his new book, The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. The minister shared a sports metaphor which he says could really help the church of all races come together to defeat the enemy.
Megachurch Pastors Lead 'Son of God' Campaign to 'Take Over' Multiplex Theaters Nationwide
Pastors and Christian leaders throughout the U.S. are jumping on board a campaign to spread the Gospel message via the upcoming film "Son of God" by buying out multiplex cinema screens for the day before its public release on Feb. 28.
Christian Leaders Urge Church to Love Gays, All People as Jesus Commanded
A call for Christians and churches to show more love as modeled by Jesus for people living a homosexual lifestyle was made by more than a dozen pastors and ministry leaders speaking during "The Nines" leadership webcast.
