Carlton Funderburke, senior leader of the Church at The Well Kansas City, came under fire this week after a clip of his August 7 sermon, which has since been deleted, went viral. In the sermon, he called his congregation cheap for not buying him a new luxury watch. Funderburke, who leads the church alongside his wife Sylvarena, told his Missouri congregation that … [Read more...] about ‘Show Me the Money!’ Pastor Rips Into Church for Being Cheap, Apologizes After Clip Goes Viral
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‘Love Kept Me Going All These 43 Years of Painful Preaching,’ Rick Warren Shares During His and Kay’s Farewell Message
On Sunday (August 21), Rick and Kay Warren, founders and pastors of Saddleback Church for the past 43 years, delivered a farewell message as they prepared to pass the baton to Andy and Stacie Wood. “It’s been our privilege to love you, and to pray for you, and to serve you all these years,” Rick told Saddleback Church, which has 14 California campuses and averages … [Read more...] about ‘Love Kept Me Going All These 43 Years of Painful Preaching,’ Rick Warren Shares During His and Kay’s Farewell Message
Pastor Motivates Las Vegas Toward the Gospel, Moment by Moment
By Scott Barkley LAS VEGAS (BP) — There are similarities to how Heiden Ratner leads WALK Church and his style on the basketball court from college and a year as a professional in Israel. Energetic. Excited. Passionate. Competitive. “I mean that in a healthy way,” he told Baptist Press. “We’re competing against the devil and lostness. I like to think there’s something … [Read more...] about Pastor Motivates Las Vegas Toward the Gospel, Moment by Moment
Contextualized Ministry Guides Montana Pastor in Outreach
By Scott Barkely SHELBY, Mont. (BP) – You wouldn’t think a pastor would have much in common with the bassist for one of rock’s legendary bands, but there’s a connection to be made. Chad Scarborough and First Baptist Church will mark nine years together in October. As a Texas native, Scarborough could identify with the Old West culture in Big Sky Country. As a pastor, … [Read more...] about Contextualized Ministry Guides Montana Pastor in Outreach
Matt Chandler’s The Village Church Settles Abuse Case, Admits No Wrongdoing
As Southern Baptists continue to face scrutiny—and now a federal investigation—for the handling of sexual abuse cases, a Texas megachurch within the denomination has angered victim advocates with recent comments. After The Village Church, a large Dallas-area congregation led by Acts 29 president Matt Chandler, settled a high-profile abuse case earlier this … [Read more...] about Matt Chandler’s The Village Church Settles Abuse Case, Admits No Wrongdoing