COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) The South Carolina House has approved a bill that would make sure churches and other religious organizations are treated as essential services during a state of emergency. The bill given key approval on a 73-39 vote Thursday also says religious groups still have to follow safety protocols and occupancy rules during emergencies. The proposal said … [Read more...] about SC House Passes Bill To Keep Churches Open in Emergencies
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Pennsylvania Church Treasurer Charged With Stealing $150,000 From Parish To Spend on Porn Site
(The Christian Post) A Pennsylvania church treasurer has been charged with stealing over $150,000 from his congregation to use on a pornography website, according to authorities. Glenn Yothers, who had served as treasurer at Saint Paul Lutheran Church of Latrobe for 12 years, was charged with stealing the lofty sum over four years. Yothers was released from jail on a … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Church Treasurer Charged With Stealing $150,000 From Parish To Spend on Porn Site
A Tennessee Church’s Form of Church Discipline Goes Viral
(ChurchLeaders) A woman who had been attending West Sparta Church of Christ in Sparta, Tennessee, received a letter at the end of February from three of the church elders. She shared the photo of the church discipline letter on Facebook. And it has since gone viral. Under the church’s letterhead and with the name of the recipient covered, here is the content of the … [Read more...] about A Tennessee Church’s Form of Church Discipline Goes Viral
James Coates’ Wife, Erin: My Husband Is in Jail Because He Obeyed the Lord Jesus Christ
Erin Coates, the wife of jailed Canadian Pastor James Coates, says of her husband, “His job as a shepherd of the sheep is to open the doors and allow people to worship according to their conscience and according to the Word of God,” Erin Coates said, “We have done that really wisely, putting many precautions in place.” Pastor Coates will remain in jail … [Read more...] about James Coates’ Wife, Erin: My Husband Is in Jail Because He Obeyed the Lord Jesus Christ
Post Pandemic…Get Ready for the Church Attendance BOOM, New Study Says
(ChurchLeaders) As America marks one year of pandemic-related shutdowns this week, new research offers encouragement for pastors wondering whether in-person church attendance will eventually bounce back. Churches, along with almost every other sector of society, had to drastically alter their operations because of COVID-19. But as vaccination percentages increase and the virus … [Read more...] about Post Pandemic…Get Ready for the Church Attendance BOOM, New Study Says