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Rick Warren's Son Dies: Matthew Warren's Death Sparks Outpouring of Prayers From Christians, Leaders
News of the death of Rick Warren's son, Matthew Warren, has generated a massive outpouring of sympathy and tributes from Christian leaders as well as thousands of others on social media sites Facebook and Twitter, with many offering their prayers for the Saddleback Church pastor and his family.
Joel Osteen at Hillsong Conference: God Used 'Dead' Lazarus, Why Can't He Use You?
Lakewood Church pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen, and their two teen children, visited the Hillsong Conference in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, and the Texas megachurch preacher delivered the same message of hope, perseverance, and positivity that has brought him worldwide fame.
Best-Selling Author Mandy Hale Talks 'Beautiful Uncertainty' of Being Single (Interview)
Now that she has the attention of millions of singles worldwide, author Mandy Hale isn't using her platform to guarantee anyone a husband or wife.
The Gospel of wealth: When pastors preach dollars over discipleship
The next time you encounter a pastor who seems to be accumulating wealth and endorsing products or services that make you skeptical, don't dismiss your concerns.
Husband Now 'Separated' From Woman in Alleged Affair With Potter's House Denver Pastor Chris Hill
As allegations that the Potter's House Denver pastor Chris Hill had an affair with a married church member continue to swirl, the member's husband recently announced that he is "separated." Meanwhile, the megachurch is remaining mum.
Jan Crouch: I Never Dreamed That One Day TBN Would Be Here and Paul Wouldn't
Trinity Broadcasting Network aired a 3-hour tribute Sunday evening to its founding visionary, Paul F. Crouch, that included a fascinating documentary-style history of the media organization and short testimonials from many well-known Christian leaders. Wife and ministry partner, Jan Crouch, also spoke briefly about her husband, who died on Nov. 30, following a decade-long battle with degenerative heart disease.
Top 100 Largest, Fastest-Growing Churches
With the number of megachurches in America growing at an increasingly rapid rate, the largest of them all now have a new label: "gigachurches."
Ray Lewis' Pastor Talks Linebacker's Christian Witness on the Football Field
Baltimore Ravens linebacker and committed Christian Ray Lewis has been able to reach more people in one game than many preachers have been able to their entire lives, his pastor and close friend, Dr. Jamal Bryant of the Empowerment Temple AME Church in Baltimore, Md., told The Christian Post.
Excerpts From John MacArthur's 'Strange Fire' Book Suggest Flames of Controversy Over Charismatic Mov't to Still Burn
Pastor John MacArthur's newest book, "Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit With Counterfeit Worship," scheduled for release next month, will most likely do little to douse any of the controversy unleashed during his criticism of the Charismatic Movement at his recent conference of the same name.
Ron Carpenter's Confession of Wife's Illness, Adultery Prompts Prayers, Debate Over Privacy
After Pastor Ron Carpenter, Jr. of Redemption World Outreach Center confessed to his congregation over the weekend that his wife, Hope Hilley Carpenter, had been placed under psychiatric observation after carrying on multiple affairs during their two decades of marriage, members of the Christian community have showered the grieving father and husband with prayer. However, others have questioned the Greenville, S.C., minister's wisdom in publicly divulging his family troubles.
‘Wrath’ star Michelle Williams says Beyoncé's mom is known to hand out Bibles, books on prayer
Actress Michelle Williams, who stars in the Lifetime movie "Wrath" which is part of the seven deadly sins anthology, credits her co-star, Tina Knowles-Lawson, known best by some as Beyoncé's mother, for being a voice of wisdom in her life.
Josue Urrutia: Young Pastor, 24, Leads Contemporary Church With Solid Biblical Principles
Pastor Josue Urrutia has been leading a multicultural, bilingual church in Alexandria, Va. for the last four years. Throughout his short time in pastoral ministry, Urrutia's congregation has grown from a church of only a few, lacking in many resources during its inception, to a growing church that caters to the DC area. His position as a young pastor has enabled him to lead his congregation, Ministerio Mizpa, in a lax and contemporary environment during Sunday services yet, his vision to have an
Barna's Most Significant Faith Findings in 2006
Researcher George Barna narrowed his yearly religious surveys to the top 12 most significant or surprising findings and highlighted religious faith to be a hot issue in people's lives still today. And the future of America's faith looks more diverse than ever.
Pastor Ron Carpenter Reveals Wife's Mental Illness, Adultery in Heart-Wrenching Sunday Confession
Pastor Ron Carpenter of Redemption World Outreach Center in Greenville, S.C., held a "family discussion" instead of a normal church service on Sunday as he informed his congregation in a heart-wrenching confession that his wife had committed adultery multiple times over the past 10 years and was under psychiatric observation.
Sugar Ray Leonard, Rick Warren, LL Cool J headline Calif. megachurch's Father's Day discussion
A packed lineup of celebrities and influential pastors joined Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer for a special online Father’s Day event Sunday reflecting on the blessing and “power” of fathers amid a national outcry following the death of African American father George Floyd.
The God of Hollywood
Like many others, I have been paying close attention to the lively debate that the recent parade of faith-friendly movies has ignited among Christians. It has been particularly interesting to me because I know personally, and respect in equal measure, many of the persons who have been widely quoted on both sides of the impassioned arguments. I offer the following thoughts in hopes of adding constructively to what has already been said.
Why do the prosperity preachers seem to prosper?
Even though many Christians decry the prosperity gospel, why do so many of that gospel’s preachers seem to, well, prosper?
Interview: Roland Martin on the Black Vote and the Presidential Election
Roland Martin is the author of Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith, Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America, and The First: President Barack Obama's Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin. Martin was questioned about the importance of the African-American vote this coming presidential election. In addition, CP asked about his view on how black voters who are Christian may look at the political issues that are also matters of faith.
10 Notable Clergy Sex Scandals in 2017
Like many leaders in secular professions such as politics, media and entertainment, multiple church leaders and religious organizations were embroiled in cases of sexual misconduct in 2017. These are some of the most viral cases which left many Christians shaking their heads in shock and disappointment.