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Could Working Out Be Considered an Act of Worship?
Why should physical fitness be a mundane or dreaded activity if you can spend time exalting God while doing so? While some may raise their eyebrows at this notion, others are making this budding belief system their reality. Celebrities such as Kierra Sheard, the 27-year-old gospel singer who released her fifth studio album Graceland last summer, recognize the power of incorporating fitness and faith.
College football player-turned-pastor calls CRT and abortion ‘twin evils’ stemming from racism
A former college football player who became a pastor and author has labeled critical race theory and abortion “twin evils” that “stem from the same diabolical monster: racism.”
Bill Clinton at Black Megachurch: Trump's 'Make America Great Again' Slogan Is Code for Segregation
Without once naming presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump in his speech, former President Bill Clinton warned congregants at a popular black California megachurch on Sunday that the billionaire's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again" is a code that means "way more than what it sounds like."
Black pastors encourage African American churches to defend Israel, not 'side with the devil'
Two African American faith leaders say despite the perception of many that the black Church has been silent in defense of Israel amid its war with Hamas, they and other black pastors are speaking out and refuting claims that Israel is a racist, apartheid state.
Karen Clark Sheard Talks Being More Than a Singer; Reaching Club Culture With New Album (Interview)
Beyoncé Knowles and Mariah Carey are two of the many powerhouse singers who've named gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard as a vocal influence. But the the veteran gospel songstress says she hopes to be remembered for more than what she has done on stage.
Phoenix Officials Release 'Fact Sheet' in Jailed Pastor's Home Bible Study Case
The City of Phoenix on July 12 released a fact sheet and timeline regarding the case of Michael Salman, the Arizona pastor who is in jail after he held Bible studies in his home.
92 Christian orgs granted $93M to reimagine church, adapt to 21st century
In an effort to help various Christian ministries adapt to the changing culture, including technology issues and membership decline, the Indiana-based Lilly Endowment has given $93 million in grants to 92 Christian organizations.
Hall of Famer Tim Brown on Overcoming 'Evil' Sexual Temptations to Find Jesus During Prime of His Career (Interview)
As legendary Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tim Brown was granted all the fame, fortune, success and women he needed as he earned the nickname of "Mr. Raider" in the 1990s, there was one thing that was desperately missing from the Hall-of Famer's life that made him dislike what he saw in the mirror — a relationship with Jesus.
Give Me Chicken and Not Baloney
For quite some time, gay activists have tried to convince the nation homosexuals are a class of people, who like blacks have been denied their civil rights. Therefore, to oppose their political agenda is discriminatory – a form of bigotry on the same par as racism. The comparison of homosexuality to race is like comparing apples and oranges.
What Pentecost is all about and what Pentecostalism offers the postmodern West: theologian
"Pentecostals" have something unique to contribute to the ever-advancing Kingdom, particularly how to do evangelism and apologetics in a postmodern context, says a Christian theologian.
It’s time for SBC leaders to take racial turmoil to God, Illinois pastors say
A group of black and white pastors from the Illinois Baptist State Association are urging a return to the Bible and the setting aside of politics to help heal the racial divide in the Southern Baptist Convention that has erupted over politics and theology in recent months.
Pastor Jamal Bryant Explains Why Donald Trump Needs to Meet With Black Lives Matter
Leader of Northwest Baltimore's Empowerment Temple Church, the Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, says he declined a meeting with Donald Trump last month because the billionaire refused to meet with Black Lives Matter protesters.
Louis Farrakhan Slams Obama's Sanction of Gay Marriage, Calls Homosexuality 'Sin'
Minister Louis Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam leader who has previously spoken about President Barack Obama in glowing terms, recently rebuked the president's confessed support for same-sex marriage saying he has "sanctioned what the Scriptures forbid."
Over 20 Christian groups and leaders seek police accountability, reform in new campaign
Three months after the death of George Floyd, over 20 Christian organizations and figures representing diverse communities of believers have joined an “unprecedented” nonpartisan coalition to advocate for police accountability reforms at the federal, state and local levels.
Pastor Jamal Bryant suggests new ‘gospel for grownups’ who are 'used to getting some' sex
Megachurch Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, has called for the Church to “repackage” itself to include a discussion of a new “gospel for grownups” that doesn’t tell single Christians that are “used to getting some” that they need to be celibate.
AR Bernard on how the black church informed the fight for freedom and equality in America
The black church has a long and complex history that has served as a catalyst for the improvement of the black experience in the United States since its formation in times of slavery, according to New York City megachurch Pastor A.R. Bernard.
'Preachers of LA' Premiere Reveals Deitrick Haddon's 'Comeback;' Debate on 'Charging for the Gospel'
Oxygen network has made available online the premiere episode of its Christian-based docu-series "Preachers of L.A." The first episode titled, "Comeback," introduces viewers to the six Southern California ministers starring in the program, and delves right into their challenges and controversies, including Deitrick Haddon fathering a child through adultery. The men also tackle questions about charging for ministry appearances.
Black 'genocide': Christian leaders call on HHS to abolish Office of Population Affairs
Black Christian pastors, doctors and lawyers are calling on the Department of Health and Human Services to abolish its Office of Population Affairs, an entity that they say is responsible for funding contraceptive programs that are partly responsible for a “genocide” in their communities.
'Preachers of LA' Exclusive: Jay Haizlip Talks God's Deliverance From Drugs; Defends Controversial Series
Pastor Jay Haizlip of The Sanctuary, a nondenominational church in Huntington Beach, Calif., recently spoke with The Christian Post about his ministry, how he first learned about Jesus Christ while on his way to buy drugs, and why he believes God wants to use "Preachers of L.A" to reach those who might otherwise never step foot into a church or tune into Christian TV.
Spirit Baptism Is Not the Goal, It's the Gateway, Says Assemblies of God Leader; Insists 'This Generation Is Hungry' for Supernatural Power
An annual Holy Spirit-centered interdenominational movement called Empowered21 was underway this week in Georgia and being hosted by an Assemblies of God leader who believes that young people are hungry for the supernatural, but have been seeking it in the wrong places.
