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First, the viral video of Polish-Canadian Pastor Artur Pawlowski made it rounds on news outlets and internet screens for his yelling at police to leave the church’s property. Then he called them “Nazis” during his church’s recent Easter service. Since then, he hasn’t been able to keep himself out of the news or watchful eye of the authorities. This … [Read more...] about Pastor Calls Police ‘Gestapo-Psycho-Bots’ During His Arrest Over the Weekend

(ChurchLeaders) To encourage parishioners to get vaccinated against COVID-19—and return to the pews safely—First Baptist Church (FBC) in Dallas is hosting a vaccine clinic after worship on Sunday, May 16. Robert Jeffress, pastor of the Texas megachurch, has spoken out about the efficacy and safety of the shots, saying they’re “nearly 100% effective” and “the best way for … [Read more...] about Robert Jeffress: The COVID-19 Vaccine Is the Best Way to Reopen Church; Will Hold Vaccine Clinic After Service

(The Roys Report) Mark Driscoll is once again being accused of bullying, intimidation, and spiritual abuse. Only this time, the disgraced former Mars Hill pastor apparently has no elders to reign him in—and his tactics reportedly have grown more extreme and cult-like. Simply because their teenage son kissed Driscoll’s teenage daughter, Angelo and Katherine Manuele say their … [Read more...] about Mark Driscoll Accused of Cult-Like Actions; 24/7 Surveillance, Mandated Loyalty

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) Germany's powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions by offering such blessings at services in about 100 different churches all over the country this week. The blessings at open worship services are the latest pushback from German Catholics … [Read more...] about German Catholics To Bless Gay Unions Despite Vatican Ban

(ABC News) Returning to the pulpit after a COVID-19 outbreak infected him, his wife and 72 members of their congregation, the senior pastor of an Oregon church said Sunday that he will not kowtow to pressure to close the doors to the house of worship. Pastor Scott Erickson of the Peoples Church in Salem, Oregon, began his Mother's Day sermon by addressing the recent surge in … [Read more...] about Oregon Church Won’t Close After COVID-19 Outbreak Infected 74 Members, Pastor Says